Pete Alonso launches 300th career home run, and it comes against the Mets
Alonso reached 300 career home runs with a ninth-inning solo shot and drew a curtain call from the New York crowd.
- On Tuesday, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run at Citi Field against the New York Mets, reaching the significant milestone in his return to his former team.
- Former Mets general manager David Stearns allowed the 'Polar Bear' to leave as a free agent, prompting Baltimore to sign Alonso to a five-year, $155-million deal in December.
- Alonso's 36th home run of the season off pitcher Kodai Senga extended his AL-leading RBI total to 101, while New York fans saluted the former star with a rare curtain call.
- Kodai Senga recorded his first blown save since August following the ninth-inning home run, helping the Orioles take a 4-3 lead in the contest.
- Baltimore sits four games back of the final AL wild-card spot, making every game in the three-game series against the Mets critical to their playoff push.
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Pete Alonso hits 300th homerun at Citi Field
FLUSHING, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The New York Mets franchise homerun leader who is also a former Binghamton Rumble Pony, hit a major milestone at Citi Field on Sept. 15, but not in a Mets uniform. Pete Alonso hit his 300th career homerun. Alonso spent seven seasons playing First Base for the Mets, but the team [...]
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