In the ninth inning of the deciding Game 3 of the Wild Card Series, the Mets trailed by two runs. With one out, they had runners on first and third. Carrying a weeks-long slump with calmness, Alonso came to the plate. He hit a three-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams to save the Mets' season and send New York to the Division Series.
Iglesias, from his position at second base, told Alonso, Next inning, you're going to hit a home run. It was meant to be, Iglesias said after the 4-2 victory. I've seen walk-offs and stuff, but this is one of my happiest moments. It's a dream come true.
Alonso said Iglesias' simple yet consistent messaging, Meant a lot. Really, a lot. It meant so much to me. For some time, the Mets needed Alonso to come through.
Iglesias had offered Alonso encouragement, saying, I just told him, Be on time. Timing is everything. And now? Man, I feel so proud of him.
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