Nolan McLean pitched seven innings against the Tigers on Thursday, allowing three earned runs and striking out seven.

All three of the runs scored in the first courtesy of a Gage Workman homer that barely scraped past the left-field wall at Citi Field. McLean did allow eight hard-hit balls -- six off his main fastballs -- and his velocity was down a bit. It speaks well of him and his arsenal that he was able to go seven and strike out seven despite that. He'll continue to be a must-start as he takes on the Nationals next week.