Alonso’s homer lifts once-hapless Mets past Brewers into NLDS tie with Phillies

• Mets rally past Brewers in Game 3 of NL wild-card tie
• Baseball's richest team face Phillies in Division Series

Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL wild-card series.

With their latest thrilling comeback in the decisive Game 3 against Milwaukee, the Mets advanced in the playoffs for the first time since winning the 2015 National League pennant. They move on to a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday in Philadelphia against the NL East champion Phillies.