Pete Alonso launched a game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the New York Mets to the National League Division Series (NLDS). Facing the Miami Marlins in a do-or-die Wild Card game, the Mets trailed 3-2 heading into the final frame. With two outs and a runner on first, Alonso stepped to the plate and delivered the clutch moment Mets fans had been waiting for.
On a 2-1 pitch, Alonso crushed a 430-foot blast over the left-field wall, sealing a 4-3 victory for New York. The stadium erupted as Alonso rounded the bases, with his teammates pouring out of the dugout to greet him at home plate. The home run not only capped an intense game but also sent the Mets to their first NLDS appearance since 2016.
Alonso, the Mets’ star slugger, has been the team’s heartbeat all season. His walk-off homer was his 49th of the year, solidifying his reputation as one of baseball’s premier power hitters. After the game, Alonso credited his team for battling back. “This is what we play for,” he said. “The fans, this city, they deserve this moment.
