The New York Mets faced elimination in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Down 2-0 going into the ninth inning, their season hung in the balance. Then, Pete Alonso stepped up to the plate.
Alonso crushed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth, silencing the home crowd at American Family Field and propelling the Mets to a 4-2 victory. The dramatic win secured the Mets’ first playoff series victory since 2015 and set up a showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS.
Jose Quintana delivered a stellar performance for the Mets, pitching six scoreless innings and striking out five Brewers. He navigated through several jams, stranding runners in scoring position in multiple innings and keeping the Mets within striking distance.
However, the Brewers took the lead in the seventh inning when Jose Butto, pitching in relief, surrendered back-to-back home runs to Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick. The Brewers’ 2-0 lead seemed insurmountable heading into the final innings.
Brewers starting pitcher Tobias Myers also pitched effectively, holding the Mets scoreless through five innings while striking out five batters. He limited the Mets to just two hits, both by Francisco Lindor.
Despite the strong pitching performances from both starters, the game ultimately came down to Alonso’s heroics in the ninth. His go-ahead home run not only secured the victory but also potentially saved the Mets’ season.
The Mets offense struggled for much of the game, managing only a few scattered hits before Alonso’s game-winning blast. They left multiple runners on base and struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities until the final inning.
Prior to the game, both teams released their starting lineups. The broadcast details for the crucial game were widely available: the first pitch was scheduled for 7:08 PM EST, with the game airing nationally on ESPN. Fans could also stream the Brewers Game Today Live on ESPN+.
