Pete Alonso's clutch shot sends the Mets to the NLDS in a wild-card thriller

If there was ever a time for Pete Alonso to deliver his latest Mets moment, it would surely be in the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series – perhaps his final game with the franchise before hitting free agency.

Alonso's three-run home run in the ninth inning – with one out and the Mets' offense virtually silent most of the night – turned a two-run deficit into a one-run lead, capping off a thrilling 4-2 win Wednesday night , which saved their season and sent the Amazin's to the divisional round against the Phillies.

His shot helped overcome two Milwaukee home runs given up by Jose Butto in the seventh inning – allowed on consecutive pitches – with Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick connecting on the homers against Butto, who took the mound after Jose Quintana with had opened six scoreless innings for the Mets.