Mets Advance to NLDS with Thrilling Walk-Off Win Over Brewers
Comeback for the Ages
In what could have been his final at-bat as a member of the New York Mets with free agency looming, slugging first baseman Pete Alonso picked his team up off the canvas in their last turn at-bat down 2-0 in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series and smacked a three-run home run to lift his side to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers to punch their ticket to the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Alonso’s Heroics
Working the count to 3-1, Alonso, who had been 0-for-3 and had not hit a home run since September 19, jumped on an outside changeup and sent it 367 feet into the right-field seats. "I was just looking out over the middle of the plate, just looking for something to hit hard and forward," Alonso said. "Such a special effort all series. We worked so hard all year to get to this point and I’m so happy I got to contribute."
Pitching Duel
The Mets had been held to just two hits, both from Francisco Lindor, entering the ninth inning down 2-0 after back-to-back home runs from Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick off Jose Butto. But against Brewers reliever Gavin Williams, Lindor led the inning off with a walk before Brandon Nimmo singled with one out to put runners at the corners. New York’s offense finally came alive in the ninth, as Jesse Winker was hit by a pitch and then stole second, and Starling Marte drove him home with a two-out single to right.
Quintana’s Solid Start
New York’s Jose Quintana matched every zero of Milwaukee’s Tobias Myers, then some. The veteran southpaw kept the Brewers off the board through six innings, allowing five strikeouts and a walk. He became the first Mets starting pitcher since Noah Syndergaard in the 2016 Wild Card Game against the San Francisco Giants to go at least six shutout innings in a postseason game. "I’m really proud of this," Quintana said. "I remember [Mendoza] and [pitching coach Jeremy Hefner] told me, hey, at some point, you’ll throw in an elimination game. Just be ready. I always feel ready. This is the postseason, there are some ups and downs sometimes, but it’s amazing that we’re going to the second round… It’s amazing to be part of this."
Conclusion
The Mets’ thrilling walk-off win over the Brewers marked an incredible comeback, and Alonso’s heroics will be remembered for years to come. As the team prepares to face the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS, they are ready to keep their season alive.
FAQs
Q: What was the score in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series?
A: The Mets defeated the Brewers 4-2.
Q: Who hit the game-winning home run for the Mets?
A: Pete Alonso hit a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to give the Mets the win.
Q: Who was the starting pitcher for the Mets in Game 3?
A: Jose Quintana started for the Mets, going six shutout innings and allowing five strikeouts and a walk.
Q: Who was the winning pitcher for the Mets in Game 3?
A: David Peterson was credited with the win after pitching two scoreless innings in relief.
