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Pete Alonso’s 3-run homer leads Mets to comeback victory over Brewers in NL wild-card Game 3

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Pete Alonso’s 3-run homer leads Mets to comeback victory over Brewers in NL wild-card Game 3

The New York Mets scored 11 points in the first two games of their National League wild-card playoff series against the Milwaukee Brewers. But their bats remained quiet for eight innings in the winner-take-all Game 3.

However, the lineup came alive against Brewers closer Devin Williams in the ninth. Williams walked Francisco Lindor to lead off the inning. Lindor advanced to third base on a single by Brandon Nimmo. Then Williams hung a switch at 80 mph (130 km/h) on Pete Alonso, who didn’t miss his pitch.

Williams followed up his miserable ninth by hitting Jesse Winker with a pitch. Winker then stole second base to put himself in scoring position, and Starling Marte brought him home with a double to add another run, giving the Mets a 4–2 lead.

As he should have been, Winker was extremely excited to score his point. He may even have broken his batting helmet by puncturing it after crossing home plate.

With their 4-2 victory, the Mets advance to the NL division series to face the Philadelphia Phillies.

David Peterson closed out the win for the Mets, forcing Brice Turang into a game-ending double play after giving up a leadoff single to Sal Frelick. Fittingly, the double play was turned by Lindor, who was the Mets’ lone offense Thursday until Nimmo and Alonso became heroes in the ninth inning.

Milwaukee’s bats also didn’t make much noise through six innings, but finally turned up the volume in the seventh.

Jake Bauers led off the inning with a pinch-hit home run off Mets reliever José Buttó, crushing an 80-mph move into the right-field seats.

On the next pitch, Frelick crushed a 96 mph fastball low and in, giving Milwaukee a 2-0 lead.

Tobias Myers had an excellent start for Milwaukee, allowing no runs and two hits (both to Lindor) over five innings. He struck out five Mets with no walks in 66 pitches.

Combined with a relief appearance Saturday, Myers pitched nine scoreless innings against the Mets, allowing just three hits and striking out 10.

The Mets’ lineup also had nothing to do with the Brewers’ bullpen. Three Milwaukee relievers — including Game 1 starter Freddy Peralta, who threw 68 pitches in the series opener — allowed no runs and no hits over the next three innings.

Pat Murphy going to Freddy Peralta two days after starting in an elimination game is a good reminder that Murphy is, at heart, a college baseball coach

— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) October 4, 2024

Veteran Jose Quintana pitched almost as well for the Mets, allowing four hits in six scoreless innings with five strikeouts and one walk. He threw 94 pitches and ended the sixth inning with authority, striking out Willy Adames and Gary Sánchez.

Edwin Díaz and Peterson gave the Mets a chance to rally, throwing 2 2/3 scoreless innings after Butto gave up two runs. Diaz walked two in his 1 2/3 frames, but struck out three batters.

Game 1 of the NLDS takes place on Saturday at 4:08 PM ET from Citizens Bank Park. The Mets went 6-7 against the Phillies during the regular season. But before you point out that record, consider that New York beat the Brewers 1-5 in the regular season.

Here’s a look at how the exciting Game 3 of the NL wild-card playoff series – the only Game 3 of the wild-card round – played out after the action on Yahoo Sports’ live blog.

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Fri Oct 4, 2024 05:11 GMT+2

Howie Rose’s radio call about Pete Alonso’s home run

Sorry, Brewers fans, you probably don’t want to hear this. But Mets fans who missed it will certainly enjoy Howie Rose’s call of Pete Alonso’s go-ahead homer on WCBS 880-AM.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 04:18 GMT+2

The Empire State Building lights up for the Mets

It’s blue and orange on the Empire State Building to celebrate the Mets’ playoff series win.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 04:01 GMT+2

END: Mets 4, Brewers 2

Brice Turang hits into a double play to end it. The Mets win a thriller via a three-run homer by Pete Alonso. In the NLDS they face the Philadelphia Phillies.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 03:58 GMT+2

Sal Frelick leads off with a single

Frelick had to watch Pete Alonso’s go-ahead home run drive over the fence over him, but he led off the bottom of the ninth with a leadoff single. The crowd at American Family Field is getting excited again. Ryne Stanek is now warming up for the Mets.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 03:56 GMT+2

David Peterson comes in for Mets with a two-point lead

The Brewers finally close out the top of the ninth inning and need two runs in the bottom of the ninth. David Peterson comes in to close out the game after Edwin Diaz threw 39 pitches in 1 2/3 innings.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 03:52 GMT+2

Mets added another run in the top of the ninth

Things get worse for the Brewers. Jesse Winker reached on a HBP, stole second base and then scored an insurance run on a Starling Marte single. Winker was so excited at home plate that he jammed his helmet and broke it.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 03:48 GMT+2

Pete Alonso gives the Mets the lead!

For eight innings, the Mets’ bats were silent. But they came alive against Brewers closer Devin Williams. After Williams walked Francisco Lindor and gave up a single to Brandon Nimmo, Pete Alonso put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 03:26 GMT+2

Mets can’t answer in the 8th

The Mets had to answer in the top of the eighth inning after giving up two runs. But Freddy Peralta put them down 1-2-3, eliminating Starling Marte, Tyrone Taylor and Francisco Alvarez in 13 pitches.

Peralta, by the way, threw 68 pitches in the starting Game 1.

Pat Murphy going to Freddy Peralta two days after starting in an elimination game is a good reminder that Murphy is, at heart, a college baseball coach

— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) October 4, 2024
Fri Oct 4, 2024 03:21 GMT+2

Edwin Diaz comes in to keep the Brewers in check

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza brought in closer Edwin Diaz in the 7th after Jose Butto served up back-to-back home runs. With how poorly the Mets were hitting, Mendoza knew he couldn’t afford to give up any more runs.

Diaz walked Brice Turang to start his outing. And Turang advanced to second base on a stolen base, threatening more runs for the Brewers. Diaz got Jackson Chourio out before walking Blake Perkins, who then stole second while Turang stole third. But the Mets’ closer struck out William Contreras, leaving Milwaukee within two runs for the entire inning.

Brouwers 2, Mets 0 to the 8th inning.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 03:06 GMT+2

Back-to-back home runs for the Brewers

Pinch-hitter Jake Bauers opens the 7th inning with a homerun off reliever Jose Butto. And Sal Frelick follows with a home run of his own on the next pitch, giving Milwaukee a 2-0 lead.

Butto had an excellent season for the Mets, striking out 79 batters in 74 innings. But he served up two home runs at the worst time.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 02:58 GMT+2

Nick Mears throws a 1-2-3 7th inning

The Mets’ bats remain quiet. Nick Mears retired all three batters he faced, striking out Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker in the 7th inning.

New York has two hits so far in the game.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 02:52 GMT+2

Jose Quintana throws 6 scoreless innings

Jose Quintana ends the 6th inning with 1-2-3, striking out Willy Adames and Gary Sanchez. The veteran was fired up after making Sanchez swing and miss to end the inning.

Big credit to Carlos Mendoza for trusting his gut and squeezing another inning out of Jose Quintana. If it hadn’t worked out, he would have been abandoned. Mendoza did it anyway and it worked perfectly.

Quintana got the Mets into the seventh inning of a scoreless game.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) October 4, 2024

Nick Mears has been brought in for the Brewers to pitch the 7th inning.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 02:45 GMT+2

Polish Sausage wins the Sausage Race at American Family Field

Judging by how the Brewers excitedly cheered on the sausages, they’re a loose group heading into the bottom of the sixth inning in Milwaukee.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 02:38 GMT+2

After 5 innings: Mets 0, Brewers 0

Jackson Chourio walked with two outs in the 5th inning and got into scoring position on a stolen base. But he stranded when Blake Perkins grounded to the short stop.

We are still scoreless in Milwaukee after 5 innings.

Trevor Magill (2.72 ERA, 50 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings) will pitch for the Brewers.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 02:31 GMT+2

Tobias Myers, ready for tonight

Handshakes and hugs in the Brewers dugout indicate Tobias Myers is ready for Game 3.

He had an excellent performance, allowing just two hits in five innings with five strikeouts and no walks. Myers threw 66 pitches, which might raise an eyebrow among Brewers fans wondering why manager Pat Murphy is cutting him.

Trevor Megill is warming up in Milwaukee’s bullpen.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 02:22 GMT+2

Tobias Myers, 5 scoreless innings for Brewers

Tobias Myers continues to captivate the Mets’ lineup. Only Francisco Lindor has had a hit against him. And after hitting Jesse Winker to lead off the 5th, Myers struck out Starling Marte and Tyrone Taylor before Francisco Alvarez got a pop out to first base to end the top of the inning.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 02:19 GMT+2

No more trash talk between Jesse Winker and Willy Adames – for now

Jesse Winker is hit by a pitch to start in the top of the fifth. Will he and Willy Adames exchange words again while he’s on base, as happened in Game 1?
Fri Oct 4, 2024 02:16 GMT+2

Still scoreless after 4 innings

Milwaukee got a runner in scoring position, while Willy Adames led off the 4th with a single. He advanced to second base on a stolen base. However, Jose Quintana retired Gary Sanchez, Rhys Hoskins and Sal Frelick to keep the Brewers scoreless.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 02:07 GMT+2

Only Francisco Lindor has a hit on Tobias Myers

Through four innings, Tobias Myers has held every Mets batter hitless except Francisco Lindor, who has two hits. Myers also has three strikeouts.
Fri Oct 4, 2024 01:58 GMT+2

Jose Iglesias’ glovework

Jose Quintana gets help from his defense, including this nice play by Jose Iglesias at second base.