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Pete Alonso Becomes New York Mets All-Time HR King with 253rd Homer

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By Vince Pensabene · 2 min read
Pete Alonso
Oct 2, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a broken bat single during the seventh inning in game two of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The New York Mets have been one of the more intriguing teams this season and first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the top hitters in the sport. History was made on Tuesday night as he stepped into the batter’s box in the third inning and launched a home run into the bullpen in right-center field. Let’s take a deeper dive into what happened and where Pete Alonso ranks among New York Mets sluggers.

Pete Alonso Makes New York Mets History

Sep 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The New York Mets are competing for a playoff spot in a tough National League and need to win games after a cold stretch. One player who has needed to step up was first baseman Pete Alonso and he was able to create history in Queens. In the bottom of the third inning with a runner on first base and two outs, Alonso came to the plate and launched his 27th home run of the season. This broke a tie with Darryl Strawberry for most home runs in the franchise’s history.

That long fly-ball was the 253rd career home run for Pete Alonso and continues to showcase the ability to be a threat at the plate. At his age-30 season, he is showcasing his talents as he is in a contract season. Will Pete Alonso do what Darryl Strawberry didn’t and play his entire career in the blue and orange? It will be interesting to see how things play out and how many Alonso is able to hit?

The New York Mets are currently holding the final NL Wild Card spot and are six games back of the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East lead entering play on Tuesday. If the “Polar Bear” is able to heat up at the dish, this Mets team can go on a run to end the season.

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