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Mets Notes: Pete Alonso's 'underappreciated' defense, Tyrone Taylor's deke

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and players spoke to reporters after Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and addressed a number of different topics...

Pete Alonso's underappreciated defense

In a game full of big moments, Alonso's defense was a game-changer.

With the scored tied at 1-1 in the second inning, the Phillies were threatening with men on second and third and two outs. Trea Turner hit a slow grounder to Mark Vientos at third, who ranged to his left to pick it and throw off balance toward Alonso.