Mets Dominate Nationals 10-0 Behind Quintana

Jose Quintana delivered a stellar performance for the Mets, throwing seven shutout innings with four strikeouts in a 10-0 victory over the Nationals, marking his fourth consecutive win and extending his scoreless streak to a career-high 22 2/3 innings. His recent dominance includes allowing only one earned run in his last 32 innings, significantly improving his season ERA to 3.74. Brandon Nimmo contributed with a three-run homer and three RBIs, showcasing his power potential despite a season batting average of .227. The Mets, now 16 games above .500, completed a three-game sweep against the Nationals and are tied for the second NL wild card. Luisangel Acuña and other teammates also made vital contributions, including multiple runs driven in during a nine-run fourth inning. This victory marked the Mets' best record against one opponent in decades, reinforcing their playoff aspirations.