DENVER The Mets havent seen this version of Pete Alonso nearly enough this season but were reminded Thursday about their slugging first basemans potential to take over a game. Its Coors Field, so the ball was flying, but Alonso hit two shots with such authority that the setting was merely incidental. With his bat providing the thunder, the Mets were afforded an easy afternoon before catching another flight after a 9-1 victory over the Rockies. Pete Alonso hits a home run during the Mets win over the Rockies on Aug. 8, 2024. Getty Images Alonso homered in the first and third innings, and Mark Vientos contributed a blast in the fifth to provide David Peterson, who grew up in nearby Aurora, Colo., plenty of support in his homecoming game. The Mets (61-54) won their second straight and for the third time in four games to complete a series victory in the third leg of this four-city trip. Along the way, they moved a half-game ahead of the Braves in the race for the NLs third wild card. Pete Alonso celebrates after hitting a home run during the Mets win over the Rockies on Aug. 8, 2024. AP On the road trip the Mets are 4-3, with a three-game weekend series in Seattle still awaiting. The Mets have bounced from Anaheim to St. Louis to Colorado over the last week. Alonso, in his final months before free agency
Charles Nagy Jersey , hasnt produced with a high level of consistency this season most glaring is his .694 OPS with runners in scoring position but still has a chance at reaching 40 homers for a third straight season. Alonsos two homers Thursday gave him 25 this season. Explore More Alonso was asked if theres still a surge in him that will allow him to reach 40 homers. For sure, Alonso said. I just think through the course of the season there are ebbs and flows, and ultimately, I just want to help the team win. I just want to be the best I can and help get this team to the playoffs. The Mets attacked quickly against lefty Austin Gomber. David Peterson pitches during the Mets win over the Rockies on Aug. 8, 2024. Getty Images Francisco Lindor, whose two-run single a night earlier put the Mets ahead for good in the ninth inning, led off the game with a double. Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez each doubled to give the Mets a 2-0 lead before Alonso launched a 471-foot rocket to left-center for the second-longest homer of his career. Alonso homered again leading off the third, giving him the 21st multi-homer game of his career and second this season. The other this year occurred April 13 against the Royals at Citi Field. Jose Iglesias celebrates during the Mets win over the Rockies on Aug 8, 2024. USA TODAY Sports We have been talking about how deep our lineup is and [Alonso] has been hot and cold at times, manager Carlos Mendoza said. But he can carry a team for quite a bit, and we saw it today. He hit two balls and he hit them pretty far, and that is who he is. I think a lot of people have seen it before and are hoping that he gets going here and can show us the type of hitter that he is. Alonso had to settle for a single and two strikeouts over his three remaining plate appearances for the afternoon. He was asked if he thought about a three-homer game. Honestly, I just want to keep having good at-bats and doing the best that I can, just stick to my plan and my approach, Alonso said. Homers can be happy accidents, just the result of swinging and capitalizing on a good pitch and hitting it hard to the big part of the field. Mark Vientos hits a two-run homer during the Mets win over the Rockies on Aug. 8 2024. Getty Images Vientos two-run homer in the fifth buried the Rockies in a 7-0 hole. Alonso singled with two outs in the inning before Vientos cleared the left-field fence. Peterson loaded the bases in the fifth but escaped with only one run scoring on Brenton Doyles sacrifice fly. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Peterson lasted five innings and allowed one earned run on four hits with five strikeouts and three walks. Adam Ottavino, Ryne Stanek and Danny Young combined to pitch the final four innings behind Peterson. The Mets extended their lead to 9-1 in the eighth on Lindors RBI single and Iglesias sacrifice fly. Tyrone Taylor doubled in the inning after Harrison Bader was hit by a pitch. We had good at-bats from the first pitch of the game, Mendoza said.
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