The New York Mets controlled their own destiny entering a crucial three-game series against the Miami Marlins. A sweep of Miami would secure the final NL Wild Card berth for New York, sending the team to the playoffs for the second-straight season. But a brutal loss in the series opener complicated matters and left the Mets searching for answers.

However, New York rebounded from the disappointing defeat with a critical win Saturday. And Pete Alonso led the charge. Alonso got the Mets on the board, driving in a run with his National League-leading 41st double in the first inning. He then added a solo home run in the third.

After the game, the five-time All-Star was asked about his success against Marlins starter Eury Perez. “I was just feeling good pre-game. I'm wearing Juan Soto'

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