**Title: Pete Alonso's Historic Home Run Propels Mets to Playoffs Victory**

In a dramatic finish, Pete Alonso delivered a historic three-run home run in the ninth inning, propelling the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series. With this win, the Mets advance to face their division rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, in the upcoming National League Divisional Series (NLDS).

"I’m just so happy I could come through," said Alonso, who will be a free agent at the end of the season. He described the moment as a dream come true, reflecting on how he had imagined such scenarios as a child. Alonso's three-run home run came against All-Star closer Devin Williams, sending Mets fans into a frenzy at American Family Field.

Alonso's decisive hit marked a historic moment, making him the first player in Major League history to hit a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning or later in a winner-takes-all postseason game. "It's that next-pitch mentality," Alonso explained. He emphasized the importance of staying focused and executing well, especially under pressure.

The Mets had previously rallied to win Game 1 with an 8-4 victory but saw the series tied after a 5-3 loss to the Brewers. Milwaukee seemed poised to take the series after opening up a two-run lead in the seventh inning, thanks to back-to-back home runs by Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick. However, Alonso's late-game heroics turned the tide.

Before Alonso's game-changing home run, the Brewers had retired 12 straight Mets batters and allowed only two hits. When Williams, who had closed out Game 2 for Milwaukee, was brought in to secure the win, it appeared the Brewers were on their way to advancing. But Alonso managed to capitalize on a pitch, sending it just over the right-field wall.

The Mets' journey to the playoffs seemed unlikely at various points this season, notably when they trailed the Atlanta Braves in the top of the ninth inning earlier that week. A dramatic two-run home run by Francisco Lindor secured their postseason spot with an 8-7 victory. Despite a rough start to the season, with a 22-33 record, the Mets have managed an impressive comeback, advancing in the postseason for the first time since 2015.

David Stearns, the Mets' president of baseball operations, lauded the team’s resilience, calling the game one of the greatest in franchise history. "There was no way this season was going to end without something happening in that ninth inning," he remarked, celebrating the team's remarkable journey and their latest achievement.