The method worked during a slow start to the postseason and became legendary when Alonso hit a three-run homerun in Game 3 at Milwaukee that helped the Mets win the playoff series. That shot was also hit to right field just like his home run in Philadelphia in Game 2 of the NLDS. Alonso did not mention any mechanical changes leading to differently placed shots, but opposite-side shots bode well. “Right now, I’m just trying to get a pitch that I can handle and just make a good strike and keep my form,” said Alonso, who hit cleanup for Game 4 on Wednesday, said. “No matter where it happens, if it happens at all, I’m just happy that it happens. A hitter who usually follows Rush’s “Working Man” style switched to Don McLean’s “American Pie” style in Game 3.