Mets score 5 runs in 6th inning to take down Padres
Pete Alonso ripped a three-run homer to left-center field to erase a one-run deficit and ignite a five-run sixth inning, and the host New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 8-5 on Sunday night.
Luis Guillorme and Tomas Nido added RBI hits in the inning and Alonso added an RBI double in the seventh as the Mets avoided getting swept in the three-game series. They also increased their lead in the NL East to 1 1/2 games