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Despite the loss, McGill's outing offered glimpses of promise, as he showcased an arsenal including a four-seam fastball, sinker, slider, changeup, and curveball—all with at least league-average effectiveness. His fastball clocked at around 96 mph and yielded a slider above league average as well. McGill expressed that he felt good on the mound even as he accepted that the results were less than optimal.
Carlos Mendoza, the Mets' manager, noted that McGill pitched better than the line suggested, proving he can command his pitches while still allowing some runs. While McGill dealt with a few mistakes that led to runs, his ability to limit walks is encouraging and crucial for his role in the rotation this year.