Jose Quintana extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 22 2/3 innings and Brandon Nimmo’s three-run homer capped a nine-run fourth as the surging New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 10-0 to finish a three-game sweep.

On Friday night, in the opener of as consequential a series as the Mets and Phillies have ever played, Nimmo adjusted, Nimmo got better, and the Mets boat-raced first-place Philadelphia, 11-3.

The Mets are set to begin a crucial series against the division-rival Phillies as they look to maintain control of the final NL playoff spot, and Nimmo had a message for fans ahead of the clash.