Pete Alonso crushed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning as the New York Mets worked their comeback magic in a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The victory gave the Mets a 2-1 triumph in the best-of-three National League Wild Card series and sends them into a best-of-five second-round clash with the Philadelphia Phillies starting on Saturday.

New York, who booked their post-season berth with a come-from-behind victory over Atlanta in a make-up game on Monday, showed their grit again. Alonso was the hero, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit a go-ahead home run with his team trailing in the ninth inning or later in a winner-take-all playoff game.

"I was just looking out over the middle of the plate, just looking to hit something hard forward," Alonso said. "Man, this is something that you practice in the backyard as a kid. I'm just happy to come through for the boys."

The Mets trailed 2-0 after Milwaukee's Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick belted back-to-back homers in the bottom of the seventh to break open a scoreless game.

Unable to make anything happen in the eighth, the Mets finally broke through against Brewers closer Devin Williams, who walked Francisco Lindor to open the ninth.

Williams struck out Mark Vientos, but Brandon Nimmo singled to put runners at first and third and bring Alonso to the plate.

"I had some great at-bats in front of me," Alonso said. "I'm really happy I got to come through for the team right there. "We've worked so hard all year to get to this point," he added. "I'm just so happy I was able to contribute."

The Mets added one more run after Jesse Winker was hit by a pitch from Williams, stole second base and scored on a single by Starling Marte.

Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana pitched six scoreless innings, giving up four hits with one walk and five strikeouts.

David Peterson pitched the ninth, giving up an opening single to Sal Frelick and striking out one before Brice Turang hit into a game-ending double play.

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In the other NL Division Series opener on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres, who swept the Atlanta Braves in two games in the wild card round.

It marks the fifth straight year that the Dodgers will face an NL West rival in the second round and the third time in five years that it's the Padres.

In the American league, the Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees host the Kansas City Royals.

Like the Dodgers and Phillies, the Guardians and Yankees had first round byes. The Tigers advanced with a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros and the Royals swept the Baltimore Orioles.

Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pete Alonso crushed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning as the New York Mets worked their comeback magic in a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

Pete Alonso crushed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning as the New York Mets worked their comeback magic in a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The victory gave the Mets a 2-1 triumph in the best-of-three National League Wild Card series and sends them into a best-of-five second-round clash with the Philadelphia Phillies starting on Saturday. New York, who booked their post-season berth with a come-from-behind victory over Atlanta in a make-up game on Monday, showed their grit again. Alonso was the hero, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit a go-ahead home run with his team trailing in the ninth inning or later in a winner-take-all playoff game. "I was just looking out over the middle of the plate, just looking to hit something hard forward," Alonso said. "Man, this is something that you practice in the backyard as a kid. I'm just happy to come through for the boys." The Mets trailed 2-0 after Milwaukee's Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick belted back-to-back homers in the bottom of the seventh to break open a scoreless game. Unable to make anything happen in the eighth, the Mets finally broke through against Brewers closer Devin Williams, who walked Francisco Lindor to open the ninth. Williams struck out Mark Vientos, but Brandon Nimmo singled to put runners at first and third and bring Alonso to the plate. "I had some great at-bats in front of me," Alonso said. "I'm really happy I got to come through for the team right there. "We've worked so hard all year to get to this point," he added. "I'm just so happy I was able to contribute." The Mets added one more run after Jesse Winker was hit by a pitch from Williams, stole second base and scored on a single by Starling Marte. Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana pitched six scoreless innings, giving up four hits with one walk and five strikeouts. David Peterson pitched the ninth, giving up an opening single to Sal Frelick and striking out one before Brice Turang hit into a game-ending double play. Also read: Refreshed Carlos Alcaraz raring to go at Shanghai Masters after China Open triumph In the other NL Division Series opener on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres, who swept the Atlanta Braves in two games in the wild card round. It marks the fifth straight year that the Dodgers will face an NL West rival in the second round and the third time in five years that it's the Padres. In the American league, the Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees host the Kansas City Royals. Like the Dodgers and Phillies, the Guardians and Yankees had first round byes. The Tigers advanced with a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros and the Royals swept the Baltimore Orioles. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

New York Mets rally to stun Milwaukee Brewers to advance in MLB playoffs

More than 9,000 people as of Tuesday have signed a petition demanding New York`s Met museum remove or contextualize a Balthus painting depicting a young girl in a &quot;suggestive&quot; pose. 
 
Critics of the work by the French-Polish artist known as Balthus, born Balthasar Klossowski de Rola, say it is inappropriate considering the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, which triggered a national conversation about sexual misconduct and a barrage of accusations against prominent personalities. 
 
The 1938 painting entitled &quot;Therese Dreaming&quot; shows a girl sitting with her leg up on a chair, causing her skirt to slide above her thighs, revealing her underwear. 
 
Mia Merrill, who authored the petition, called it &quot;disturbing&quot; that the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- one of the world`s top fine art institutions -- would display the piece. 
 
&quot;Given the current climate around sexual assault and allegations that become more public each day, in showcasing this work for the masses without providing any type of clarification, The Met is, perhaps unintentionally, supporting voyeurism and the objectification of children,&quot; she said. 
 
Merrill did not respond to AFP`s request for comment.

The museum does not intend to remove the painting or modify the placard hanging next to it, a source close to the Met told AFP.

&quot;Moments such as this provide an opportunity for conversation,&quot;&nbsp;the museum said in a statement obtained by AFP.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;And visual art is one of the most significant means we have for reflecting on both the past and the present and encouraging the continuing evolution of existing culture through informed discussion and respect for creative expression.&quot; 
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Mia Merrill, who authored the petition, called it "disturbing" that the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- one of the world`s top fine art institutions -- would display the piece.

More than 9,000 people as of Tuesday have signed a petition demanding New York`s Met museum remove or contextualize a Balthus painting depicting a young girl in a "suggestive" pose. Critics of the work by the French-Polish artist known as Balthus, born Balthasar Klossowski de Rola, say it is inappropriate considering the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, which triggered a national conversation about sexual misconduct and a barrage of accusations against prominent personalities. The 1938 painting entitled "Therese Dreaming" shows a girl sitting with her leg up on a chair, causing her skirt to slide above her thighs, revealing her underwear. Mia Merrill, who authored the petition, called it "disturbing" that the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- one of the world`s top fine art institutions -- would display the piece. "Given the current climate around sexual assault and allegations that become more public each day, in showcasing this work for the masses without providing any type of clarification, The Met is, perhaps unintentionally, supporting voyeurism and the objectification of children," she said. Merrill did not respond to AFP`s request for comment. The museum does not intend to remove the painting or modify the placard hanging next to it, a source close to the Met told AFP. "Moments such as this provide an opportunity for conversation," the museum said in a statement obtained by AFP. "And visual art is one of the most significant means we have for reflecting on both the past and the present and encouraging the continuing evolution of existing culture through informed discussion and respect for creative expression."

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A petition decries 'suggestive' painting at New York Met