Thursday night could have marked Pete Alonso’s final game in a New York Mets uniform, but the All-Star slugger wasn’t ready to call it quits just yet. With the Mets facing elimination in Game 3 of the Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Alonso delivered one of the most clutch performances of his career to keep his team’s postseason hopes alive.
Down 2-0 in the top of the ninth inning, Alonso stepped up to the plate with two runners on base—Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo. In true “Polar Bear” fashion, Alonso sent a rocket of an opposite-field home run off Brewers closer Devin Williams, giving the Mets a stunning 3-2 lead. As the ball cleared the fence, Mets players stormed out of the dugout, celebrating one of the most dramatic moments of their season.
Alonso’s three-run blast proved to be the difference-maker, as the Mets held on to the lead in the bottom of the ninth, securing their spot in the National League Division Series (NLDS). “This has been unreal. What a ride,” Alonso told reporters after the game. “I’m just excited to help keep this team alive.”
The moment was made even sweeter with Alonso’s wife, Haley, in attendance at American Family Field to witness her husband’s heroics. After the game, the couple shared a heartfelt moment, posing for a picture on the field, with Haley visibly thrilled by Pete’s clutch performance. She took to Instagram to share her excitement, captioning the post, “WILD CARD [check emoji] NLDS BOUND,” showcasing her pride in Pete’s game-changing homer.
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Pete and Haley’s love story dates back to 2015, when they first met while he was playing baseball in the Cape Cod League. Six years later, the couple tied the knot in Ybor City, Florida, solidifying their bond that has remained strong throughout Pete’s rise to MLB stardom. Reflecting on their relationship, Alonso once said, “I just couldn’t get enough of her. For me, this was the one.”
As the Mets prepare for their NLDS showdown against the Philadelphia Phillies, Alonso’s heroics have given the team a much-needed boost of confidence. Game 1 is set for Saturday, and the Mets will be looking to build on their thrilling victory over the Brewers.
With Haley’s continued support from the stands, there’s little doubt that Alonso will be locked in for another big performance.
The Mets’ journey through the postseason has only just begun, but with Pete Alonso’s bat and the support of his loved ones, the team has a fighting chance to go even deeper into October. Fans can expect to see Haley cheering from the crowd, just as amped up as ever, as her husband looks to lead the Mets to more postseason magic.
