NEW YORK — Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer in the first inning before the New York Mets fended off several rallies by the Los Angeles Dodgers and staved off elimination with a 12-6 win in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Friday.
The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series three games to two. Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Alonso’s homer off Jack Flaherty (1-2) provided a much-needed first punch for the Mets, who lost 10-2 in Game 4 Thursday night and were outscored 30-9 in the first four games of the series…