NEW YORK — 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 on Wednesday night to finish a three-game sweep.

Carlos Mendoza made the point multiple times on Wednesday. “We haven’t done anything,” the manager said. No, the Mets haven’t clinched a playoff berth or won a division. But they’re starting to see the light at the end of their long climb out of competitive purgatory from earlier in the season.

The Washington Nationals entered this three-game mid-week set with the New York Mets looking to play spoiler. After dropping the first two of the series and being outscored 12-2 across those contests,

What to look for from the top New York Mets and Washington Nationals players and how to watch the game as they face off on Wednesday.

The New York Mets are making a run toward the playoffs, and the level of competition is rising. The Mets, who currently hold the final wildcard spot in the National League, are coming off a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals.