The New York Mets desperately needed a spark, and on Tuesday night, they got one in emphatic fashion. After eight straight losses that had their postseason hopes teetering last week, the Mets roared to life with an 8–3 win over the San Diego Padres — their second straight victory and one that finally felt like a statement.

Clay Holmes and Sean Manaea combined for a masterful piggyback effort, steadying a pitching staff that had wobbled during the brutal losing streak. Their performance set the stage for Pete Alonso to do what he does best: change a game with one swing.

Alonso rises above the noise with vintage performance

Alonso crushed his 35th home run of the season, scored twice, and raised his OPS to a robust .858. It wasn’t just the numbers — it was the timing. Each swing carried t

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