Pete Alonso's ninth-inning home run sends Mets to NLDS - ESPN

04.10.2024 - 02:39 espn.com

MILWAUKEE — Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series. «This is something you practice in the backyard as a kid,» Alonso told ESPN after the game. «I'm just happy to come through for my boys.

We've worked really hard all year. I had some great at-bats in front of me. I'm just really happy to come through for my team right there.» With their latest thrilling comeback in the decisive Game 3 against Milwaukee, the Mets advanced in the playoffs for the first time since winning the 2015 National League pennant.

They move on to a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday in Philadelphia against the NL East champion Phillies. It will be the first postseason meeting between the longtime rivals.

The 1,081 all-time meetings between the Mets and Phillies are the most between any two franchises without a playoff matchup since 1962, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

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