**Howie Rose's Memorable Call as Pete Alonso Propels Mets to Victory**

Longtime Mets' play-by-play announcer Howie Rose had been eagerly anticipating a moment like this, just as the entire city of New York had. Pete Alonso's dramatic go-ahead home run in the ninth inning of Game 3 on Thursday night finally fulfilled that anticipation.

As the team flew back to New York, they played Rose’s electrifying call of the homer over the plane’s speakers. Rose began his narration with the Mets trailing 2-0 in the top of the ninth: "Williams sets, here's the pitch." His tone escalated with excitement as the ball soared toward right field: "Swing and a fly ball to right field, pretty well hit... (Sal) Frelick back at the wall. He jumps. It's gone! He did it! He did it! Pete Alonso with the most memorable home run of his career!"

Initially, Rose seemed self-conscious, even covering his ears, but he couldn't hide his smile as the entire team applauded both the call and the moment. The players showed their appreciation with a standing ovation, prompting Rose to walk down the aisle, slapping hands and basking in their admiration. He ended by shaking Alonso's hand and personally congratulating him.

Rose, who has been the voice of Mets games since the mid-90s for both television and radio, said this moment ranks among the most unforgettable of his career. Only a few other calls, such as his iconic call of Stephane Matteau's game-winning goal in the 1994 Conference finals, compare to it.

Alonso’s home run, coming when it seemed like it could be his last at-bat in a Mets uniform and possibly the final play of the Mets’ 2024 season, turned the tide. The Mets, who hadn’t scored in their last 15 innings against the Brewers, broke their drought in the most dramatic fashion, transforming a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead. This monumental comeback secured their spot in an NLDS showdown against the Phillies.

Social media exploded with praise for Rose’s call. ESPN baseball columnist Jeff Passan tweeted, "This might be the most perfect radio call I've ever heard, via the great Howie Rose."

As Rose eloquently described the scene: "They all pour out of the dugout. Alonso on his way to home plate. They're waiting for him. He hits the plate. He is first congratulated by (Brandon) Nimmo. Hugged by (Francisco) Lindor. There are a dozen Mets waiting for him outside the dugout. Pete Alonso keeps this fairytale season going with the fairytale swing of his career."

Rose’s call and Alonso’s clutch performance have secured a permanent spot in New York baseball lore, highlighting a season filled with unbelievable comebacks and emotional highs.