In a thrilling finish, the New York Mets came from behind in the ninth inning to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2, advancing to the National League Division Series. Slugger Pete Alonso delivered a game-winning home run to propel the Mets to victory.
The New York Mets etched their name in baseball history on Thursday night with a miraculous comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Trailing 2-0 in the top of the ninth and two outs from elimination, the Mets rallied with a vengeance to steal a 4-2 victory and move on to the National League Division Series.
Francisco Lindor opened up the inning with a walk, and two batters later, Brandon Nimmo singled to put runners on the corners. With the Mets' backs against the wall, it was slugger Pete Alonso who stepped up to the plate. Facing Devin Williams, Alonso laced a pitch to opposite field that crept over the right field wall, giving New York a 3-2 lead. The crowd erupted in pandemonium as Alonso's home run delivered a stunning turnaround.
Mets Rally to Defeat Brewers, Advance to NLDS with Alonso's Ninth-Inning Heroics
Starling Marte added an RBI single for good measure to pad the lead. Because Edwin Diaz had pitched a part of the seventh and the entire eighth with the Mets trailing, the team brought in David Peterson for the save. He promptly allowed a leadoff single to Sal Frelick, but he struck out Joey Ortiz and got Brice Turang to ground into a 6-6-3 double play to give the Mets the series victory.
The miraculous victory is déjà vu for the Mets, who just three days ago fought back from down 3-0 in the eighth, and 7-6 in the ninth, against the Atlanta Braves to clinch a postseason spot in their first game of a doubleheader.
Mets Rally to Defeat Brewers, Advance to NLDS with Alonso's Ninth-Inning Heroics
Alonso's blast was the first ever by a Met while trailing in the 9th inning or later of a winner-take-all postseason game, according to OPTA Stats. This also marks the first time since 2006 that both the Mets and New York Yankees are in the division series.
The Mets will now face their NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series. Philly is the No. 2 seed in the NL, and it's the first time the two teams have ever faced off in the postseason.
Mets Rally to Defeat Brewers, Advance to NLDS with Alonso's Ninth-Inning Heroics
The season series was as tight as it gets, with Philly winning seven of their 13 games. The series begins in Philadelphia on Saturday at 4:08 p.m. ET.
The Mets' victory is a testament to their resilience and determination. After a disappointing end to the regular season, the team has rallied together in the playoffs, showcasing their never-say-die attitude. Alonso's heroics in the ninth inning will be etched in Mets lore forever.
The NLDS matchup between the Mets and Phillies promises to be an epic battle. With two of the most storied franchises in baseball history going head-to-head, fans can expect a thrilling series filled with high stakes and intense competition.
