New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso praised his "resilient" team for staving off NLCS elimination with a 12-6 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

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 will try for a better showing after a hitless showing in his previous game (0-for-4). He and the New York Mets face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, who will send out Yoshinobu