Pete Alonso, known for his big-hitting power, delivered one of the most memorable moments in recent New York Mets history. In Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series, with two outs and the Mets on the brink of elimination, Alonso hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning, leading the Mets to an incredible 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
With this victory, the Mets secured their place in the National League Division Series, where they will face the Philadelphia Phillies, their great rivals.
Alonso’s blast was also a historic moment for Major League Baseball. With that home run, Pete Alonso became the first player in MLB history to hit a go-ahead home run when his team was down in the ninth inning or later in a playoff elimination game.
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A moment for history: Pete Alonso leads the Mets
With two outs on the board and the score against them, Alonso stepped up to the plate and hit an impressive home run that not only gave them the lead but also ensured the Mets’s permanence in the race for the title.
Alonso’s three-run shot was the climax of a tension-filled game in which the Brewers had maintained control for much of the contest. However, the Mets slugger’s power and determination once again demonstrated why he is one of the team’s most valuable players and how he can change the course of a game with a single swing.
Starling Marte and Edwin Diaz: key pieces for victory
Although Pete Alonso’s home run was the highlight of the game, other players also contributed significantly to the Mets’s victory. Dominican Starling Marte added an RBI single that helped secure the lead on the scoreboard, while Puerto Rican Edwin Diaz was in charge of closing out the game and taking the victory.
Diaz, known for his ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations, did an excellent job in the ninth inning to ensure the Brewers had no chance of a comeback.
With this win, the Mets win their first playoff series since 2015, allowing them to advance to the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. This upcoming matchup promises to be just as exciting, as both teams have been at a great level this season and have a rivalry that adds an extra element of excitement to the series.
Without a doubt, the Mets are still having a magical second half of the season. After overcoming several problems in the first half, Venezuelan manager Carlos Mendoza found a way to get the victories that put him in the postseason.
The comeback win in the third and decisive game allowed the Mets to win their first playoff series since 2015 when they won the NL pennant. They now advance to the division series, which begins on Saturday in Philadelphia, against their bitter rivals, the East Division champion Phillies.
New York went 6-7 against Philadelphia in the regular season, falling six games behind in the East standings.
The Brewers, who are making their sixth playoff appearance in seven years, have not won a postseason series since 2018 when they reached Game 7 of the National Championship Series.
Pitcher Jose Quintana collaborated with the Mets
Left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana pitched for six full innings, allowing just four hits, striking out five, and walking one, maintaining his immaculate effectiveness in his first appearance in this postseason.
The Colombian was a key piece in maintaining balance in a pitching duel, as right-hander Tobias Myers also dominated the Mets’s offense.
As soon as Quintana left the mound and gave way to Jose Butto, the Brewers responded with a pair of home runs that left the New York team’s qualification in suspense. Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick were in charge of hitting two homers from right field.
