Pete Alonso's power surge helps propel Mets to NLDS Game 3 win over Phillies

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Pete Alonso answered the call when the New York Mets needed him the most.

In a pivotal Game 3 matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series, Alonso hit a solo home run off of Aaron Nola to give New York a two-run lead in the fourth inning.

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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, #20, reacts after walking in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field in New York City on Oct. 8, 2024. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

New York piled on four more runs to win the game 7-2 and take a 2-1 series lead. Alonso finished 1-for-2 with two runs scored and two walks.

"I’m just happy that I put a good swing on the ball," Alonso said, via SNY TV. "Me and Aaron go way back. He knows me and I know him. He’s a great talented pitcher. I’m just happy that I was able to come through for the team right there."

He added, "If I’m hitting balls the other way, it’s a good sign."

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola, center, is relieved by manager Rob Thomson during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League baseball playoff series against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in New York City. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

It was Alonso’s third home run of the postseason. He hit a clutch home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Wild Card Series that helped propel the Mets