Nolan McLean returns to lineup following injury, Cowboys win

Just over a month ago, Nolan McLean’s future was uncertain.

On Friday night, McLean made his first appearance for OSU since an injury in early April, going 1-4 with an RBI double in OSU’s 7-4 win against East Tennessee State, but his appearance wasn’t a given.

On April 1, McLean crashed into the left-center field fence at O’Brate Stadium, which resulted in a tweak of his right MCL.

McLean said even though it was a little more than a month, it was a long, strenuous time. McLean isn’t used to being out of the lineup. He said it felt good to get reps in-game compared to the ones on the TV screen.

“The only competition I’ve had in the last month has been video games and trash talk with my teammates,” McLean said. “So, getting out there and doing something that really matters, it was a lot of fun. I love baseball, so, anytime I can get out there and compete with my best buddies, it’s always exciting.”

See McLean on page 2