Mets Back Quintana with Nine-Run Fourth to Blank Nationals

Quintana Continues Dominance; Batters Break Out

Mets starter José Quintana pitched seven shutout innings on Friday night, continuing a string of strong starts to begin the season. Quintana allowed just four hits and one walk while striking out six batters.

The Mets' offense finally broke out in the fourth inning, scoring nine runs to give Quintana a comfortable lead. Brandon Nimmo got things started with a leadoff single, and Francisco Lindor followed with a double to put runners on second and third. Pete Alonso then drove in both runners with a single, and Jeff McNeil made it 4-0 with an RBI double.

The Nationals' pitching staff could not stop the bleeding, and the Mets continued to pour it on. Eduardo Escobar singled in two more runs, and Nimmo capped off the inning with a two-run homer to make it 9-0.

Nimmo, Lindor Lead Offensive Outburst

Nimmo and Lindor were the catalysts for the Mets' offensive outburst on Friday night. Nimmo finished the game 3-for-5 with a homer, two runs scored, and two RBIs. Lindor went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI.

The Mets' win improved their record to 11-11 on the season. They will face the Nationals again on Saturday night in the second game of their three-game series.

Conclusion

The Mets' victory on Friday night was a complete team effort. Quintana pitched well, the offense finally broke out, and the defense played errorless baseball. The Mets will look to keep their momentum going when they face the Nationals again on Saturday night.