New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates a three-run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 5 of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Watch: Mets' Pete Alonso hammers three-run HR to start NLCS Game 5

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Oct 18, 2024 5:48 PM ET

Pete Alonso gave his New York Mets a much-needed lift to start Game 5 of the NLCS on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field in Queens, New York.

Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty allowed a leadoff hit to Francisco Lindor and then walked Brandon Nimmo to put two on. Mark Vientos flew out, which brought Alonso to the plate.

The Mets’ clean-up hitter worked the count to 2-1 and then swatted a low slider deep to center field for a three-run home run to give his team a 3-0 lead.

SMASHING PUMPKINS

PETE ALONSO THREE-RUN TANK pic.twitter.com/7emNSPhEub

— MLB (@MLB) October 18, 2024

That was the fourth home run of the postseason for Alonso, who has driven in nine runs this postseason.

The Mets had lost the last two games at home by a combined score of 18-2. To get a three-run home run from Alonso in the first to take the lead was a huge boost for the club in terms of their confidence and belief.

The Mets entered Game 5 down 3-1 in the series and facing elimination against the Dodgers, who are a win away from reaching the World Series.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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