The New York Mets broke their eight-game losing streak with an epic victory over the Texas Rangers! The hero of the day was Pete Alonso, who hit a three-run home run to walk off his opponent, sealing a 5-2 victory.
Alonso: The Hero of the Night
In an exciting game, Alonso became the key figure by hitting a home run that sent the ball to right field, unleashing euphoria in the Mets’ dugout. After the feat, Alonso celebrated with his teammates and was showered with popcorn.
With this home run, the fifth walk-off of his career, Alonso raised his season numbers to 34 home runs and 117 RBIs.
We need all the games we can get. We have to give our best and accumulate victories.
Pete Alonso
The image shows Pete Alonso celebrating his three-run home run that ended the Mets’ losing streak and gave them a 1 1/2 game lead in the fight for the last National League wild card spot.
The game was tied 2-2 before Alonso’s hit, which came against Luis Curvelo’s pitches. Reliever Ryne Stanek earned the victory.
Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean had an outstanding performance in his sixth start, allowing five hits, striking out seven batters, and conceding two walks. His earned run average (ERA) dropped to 1.19, the lowest for a Mets pitcher in their first six starts.
The Rangers, who had won six straight games, saw Joc Pederson tie the score with a two-run single in the seventh inning.
Francisco Álvarez scored from third base thanks to a ground ball by Juan Soto in the fifth inning, and Brandon Nimmo hit a home run for the Mets in the sixth.
