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Pete Alonso's ninth-inning home run sends Mets to NLDS

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MILWAUKEE -- Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.

The Mets' comeback victory in the decisive Game 3 gave them their first playoff series win since claiming the NL pennant in 2015. They advance to a Division Series beginning Saturday at rival Philadelphia against the NL East champion Phillies.

New York went 6-7 against the Phillies during the regular season and finished six games behind them in the NL East standings.