Mets use pitching, power to rout Phillies

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Jose Quintana pitched seven dominant innings and the Mets hit a trio of three-run homers as New York pounded the host Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 on Friday.

Francisco Alvarez and Brandon Nimmo each delivered a three-run blast in the Mets' six-run fifth inning, which was more than enough offense for Quintana (9-9).

The left-hander gave up just three hits without a walk and struc