The Mets gashed Taijuan Walker for four home runs in 3⅓ innings as they made a major opening statement with a 10-6 win over the Phillies on Thursday.

Brandon Nimmo, who went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in his most recent game, will hit the field for the New York Mets versus Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies on

Mark Vientos, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez homered off Taijuan Walker, and the New York Mets scored 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season history with a 10-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Braves had a similarly explosive offensive night in Cincinnati, beating the Reds, 15-3, to remain two games behind the Mets in the NL Wild Card standings.

NEW YORK − The Mets- Phillies rivalry is reaching fever pitch with both teams battling for playoff positions. The second game in the series between the two teams is Friday at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field.

Bryce Harper has had a long and storied career that is nowhere near over. But the superstar first baseman may be facing his last opportunity at a World Series ring.