MLB: Pete Alonso's clutch homer seals Mets' wild card victory
Pete Alonso, also known as the "Polar Bear," made headlines after delivering a game-winning blast in the New York Mets' crucial wild-card matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. His home run in the ninth innings sealed the 4-2 victory, sending the Mets to the next playoff stage and keeping their World Series hopes alive. We decode the game and Alonso's crunch career stats.
Wild-card game recap
Alonso's 9th-inning heroics lifted the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Brewers in a thrilling wild-card matchup. With the game tied, Alonso crushed a two-run homer to left field, giving New York the lead. The Mets' pitching staff, led by starter Jose Quintana and closer Adam Ottavino, kept the Brewers' bats quiet. Alonso's clutch hit secured the Mets a 2-1 series win.
Alonso's 2024 season and Mets' performance
In 2024, Alonso powered the Mets with 34 homers, 88 RBIs, and 146 hits helping them secure a wild card spot with an 89-73 record. Despite ups and downs, the Mets finished third in the NL East and have clinched their playoff berth for the first time since 2022. Meanwhile, in three wild-card games, Alonso has one homer and three RBI from nine at-bats.
Alonso's career crunch stats
Alonso boasts impressive career numbers, with 226 home runs and 586 RBIs across 846 games, from 3,1939 at-bats, including 822 stolen bases. He boasts a .249 average, and his postseason record includes a .263 average with two home runs in six games. He is also A 4-time All-Star (2019, 2022-2024), and has led the NL in home runs (2019) and RBIs (2022).
