Brandon Nimmo and the New York Mets will see Cristopher Sanchez at the bump for the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday

From left, New York Mets' Luis Severino, Starling Marte, Jose Iglesias, and Brandon Nimmo pose with a sign after Nimmo hit a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) AP

With the playoffs right around the corner, the New York Mets could not have picked a better time to step up their play. Having gone 36-22 since the All-Star break, the Mets have overtaken the Atlanta

Brandon Nimmo gave an impassioned speech following the Mets' 10-0 win over the Washington Nationals, calling for Mets fans to show their support at Citi Field for New York's final home games.

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.

Brandon Nimmo will look to build on a one-hit performance in his last game (1-for-3). His New York Mets square off versus DJ Herz and the Washington Nationals on Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET on

Brandon Nimmo discusses the Mets' continued hot streak, the team's mindset down the stretch and more following a big win over the Phillies

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.

Brandon Nimmo brings in Starling Marte with an RBI groundout, extending the Mets' lead to 2-0 in the 1st inning