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See it: Pete Alonso Gives Mets Early Lead With Another Home Run

Watch Pete Alonso give the New York Mets the early lead in Game 3 of the NLDS with a home run off Phillies starter Aaron Nola.

Pat Ragazzo

Oct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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NEW YORK - Pete Alonso has rediscovered his power stroke at the right time.

The New York Mets' first baseman put his team ahead first in Game 3 of the NLDS at Citi Field, slugging an opposite field solo home run to lead off the bottom of the second inning against Philadelphia Phillies right-handed starter Aaron Nola.

Alonso's homer traveled 385 feet and hit off the face of the second deck in right field. The long ball had an exit velocity of 108.1 mph.

This was Alonso's third home run of the postseason in 18 at-bats. It was also his third homer to the opposite field in the playoffs as well.

Coming into Game 3 of the Wild Card series, Alonso had not homered since September 19 in a game against the Phillies at Citi Field. However, since his go-ahead three-run homer lifted the Mets over the Milwaukee Brewers in the Wild Card round, he has gone deep twice more.

The Mets need Alonso to continue his power-hitting ways if they hope to extend this magical run in October.

Alonso, who is coming off a bit of a down year, can also increase his stock with a big postseason as he gets set to reach free agency for the first time in his career this winter.

As of the top of the fourth inning at Citi Field, the Mets lead the Phillies 1-0 behind lefty-handed starter Sean Manaea who is through 3.1 shutout frames thus far on 48 pitches.

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Pat Ragazzo
PAT RAGAZZO

Pat Ragazzo is the reporter, publisher, site manager and executive editor for Sports Illustrated's Mets and Yankees On SI websites. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has been seen on several major TV Network stations including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is frequently heard on ESPN New York FM 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM as a guest. Pat also serves as the Mets insider for the "Allow Me 2 Be Frank" podcast hosted by Frank "The Tank" Fleming of Barstool Sports. You can follow him on Twitter/X: @ragazzoreport.

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