Following a four-game split with the Pirates in Pittsburgh, the New York Mets returned back to Citi Field for a six-game homestand that began with a three-game set against the Washington Nationals.
Three RBI nights from Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor and a gem from José Quintana were enough to survive a late bullpen collapse as the Mets took game one 7-5.
After falling behind 2-1 early in game two, the blue and orange scored four in the bottom of the sixth, highlighted by a two-RBI single from Jose Iglesias, leading the Mets to a 5-2 victory.
The Mets bats would explode an inning earlier in game three, putting up five in the fifth as they secured the sweep with a 7-0 victory.
Here are three takeaways from the sweep of the Nationals.
Jose Quintana has turned his season around
After a shaky start to the 2024 campaign, Quintana has turned his season around and tossed an absolute gem against the Nationals.
Quintana went seven terrific innings against the Nationals, allowing no runs and just a hit and a walk while striking out five. The 35-year-old has currently thrown 15.1 scoreless innings in a row.
The Columbia native has been tossed around as a potential player the Mets will move at the deadline regardless of the team’s success, and if he keeps pitching like this, he could bring the organization a haul.
Brandon Nimmo is on an absolute tear following the All-Star snub
While the all-star break is a welcome sight for many players around baseball, the snubbed Nimmo could probably go without setting down his scorching bat.
The 31-year-old came up with big hit after big hit against the Nationals, recording two home runs, a double, and seven RBIs. The Wyoming native is amidst a career-best campaign and deserves to be playing in Arlington next week.
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David Peterson continues to quietly play at a high level
While much of the attention has gone to many of the other Mets starting pitchers, David Peterson has quietly had himself an excellent campaign.
Peterson went six shutout innings against the Nationals, allowing seven base runners ( four hits and three walks) while striking out five.
The 28-year-old may not be getting much attention, but his success has undoubtedly contributed to the Mets’ turnaround.
