David Peterson, Mets sweep Nats with 7-0 win

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David Peterson tossed six scoreless innings and Brandon Nimmo's three-run double keyed a five-run fifth inning that lifted the New York Mets to a 7-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Thursday and a sweep of their three-game series.

Peterson (4-0) allowed four hits and walked three, striking out five in a 102-pitch effort. Four relievers took care of the fin