Pete Alonso Breaks Darryl Strawberry's Mets Franchise Home Run Record

Legendary Yankees, Mets Star Gary Sheffield Makes Bold Pete Alonso Claim

Pete Alonso is the New York Mets' new franchise home run leader. A former New York Met made a bold claim about Alonso after the record-breaking homer.

Alonso breaks Strawberry’s HR record, sits alone atop Mets record book

NEW YORK — The moment Pete Alonso couldn’t have imagined as a baseball-loving kid growing up in Florida arrived Tuesday night. Alonso broke the Mets’ franchise home run record, going deep twice and knocking in three runs as New York beat the Atlanta Braves 13-5 on Tuesday night. Alonso’s first homer, a two-run shot just beyond the right-centerfield fence off Spencer Strider (5-10) in the third inning, was his 253rd. He moved past Darryl Strawber…

Crowned in Queens: Pete Alonso becomes Mets’ all-time HR leader

NEW YORK — Move over, Darryl Strawberry. There’s a new home run king in Queens, and his name is Pete Alonso.

Mets’ Pete Alonso’s record comes with a message

NEW YORK — After finally hitting home run No. 253, a new Mets record, first baseman Pete Alonso stood on a bench on the top step of the dugout and waved his helmet.

MLB legend Gary Sheffield names Pete Alonso as cornerstone for Mets' chances at World Series win

According to MLB legend Gary Sheffield, if the New York Mets want to win the World Series, they'll need Pete Alonso, who surpassed a franchise legend in the home run category on Tuesday.

Pete Alonso becomes Mets HR king as Amazins’ go deep 6 times in 13-5 win over Braves

For one night, the Mets had plenty to celebrate once again. Whatever happened before Tuesday night mattered little, and what happens from here is a story for another night. The story Tuesday night at Citi Field was all about Pete Alonso helping the Mets halt their losing streak at seven games with his 253rd and 254th home runs, passing Darryl Strawberry to become the franchise’s new home run leader. Alonso hit two in a 13-5 win over the Atlanta …