The Mets took advantage in a five-run third inning, rapping out four hits and drawing two free passes on their way to an 8-1 lead. Citi Field, which has had precious little to roar about in this series, delighted in the drubbing.

Pete Alonso isn’t focusing on the future. Although Friday night’s NLCS Game 5 against the Dodgers could be the impending free agent’s final game at Citi Field as a member of the Mets, Alonso said

The Mets are lighting up Citi Field, even before their batters step up to the plate. About 70 front-office staffers scattered around the ballpark for over five hours to install 3,500 strips of LED lights on each railing ahead of New York’s first home postseason game.

NEW YORK — Pete Alonso could be playing his final game in orange and blue at Citi Field should the Mets be eliminated in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series on Friday.

As I walked towards the stadium, I was stunned at how short the lines were. Everybody was already in their seats.

Brian Kenny checks in with Siera Santos from Citi Field prior to Game 5 of the NLCS to discuss the Dodgers attempt to clinch and more