Pete Alonso crushed a home run in the ninth inning and it felt like a movie.
As the ball came off the bat of the New York Mets slugger, the intersection between sports and cinema blended into one. No matter whether or not you were emotionally invested in this game, it felt like time slowed down.
For baseball fans who also like to nerd out at the movie theater, some fans were able to provide the perfect edit for you. It is a highlight of the play but edited to feel like it was included in Moneyball (2011) from Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, including the lovely song “The Mighty Rio Grande” by This Will Destroy You.
First, we can take a look at a version that uses the radio call from Mets announcer Howie Rose:
Alonso’s home run, Howie’s call, moneyball music. Perfection pic.twitter.com/R4vxTaZUB6
— Dizzy Buckets (@matty_opp) October 4, 2024
Another fantastic edit does not use Rose’s voice but instead the national broadcast from ESPN.
While this one doesn’t have the local passion, it does include some of the other highlights from the ninth inning like Jesse Winker slamming his helmet after scoring another run and the double-play ball from Francisco Lindor.
Pete Alonso’s home run to save the season but in Moneyball form pic.twitter.com/NvZ3GnkgRq
— Shea Station (@shea_station) October 4, 2024
This is beautiful no matter who you are, but it is especially beautiful if you’re a Mets fan who happened to love Moneyball.
Because how can you not be romantic about baseball?
