US EditionPete Alonso Hits 252nd Home Run to Match Darryl Strawberry for Mets Record
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, AUG 9 – Alonso, with 26 homers this season, tied a 37-year Mets record held by Darryl Strawberry and ranks third in MLB homers since 2019, officials said.
- On August 9, 2025, Pete Alonso launched a solo home run off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers in Milwaukee, matching Darryl Strawberry's longstanding Mets home run record with his 252nd career round-tripper.
- Alonso, who was selected by the Mets in 2016 and has been named an All-Star five times, made a remarkable debut in 2019 by launching 53 home runs, the highest total ever recorded by a rookie in major league history.
- The home run, Alonso's 26th this season, traveled 413 feet to left-center against Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers and gave the Mets a 1-0 lead in the second inning.
- Alonso has set a Mets record by playing in 370 consecutive games, and in February 2025, he agreed to a two-year deal worth $54 million, which features a player option valued at $24 million for the 2026 season.
- Tying Strawberry's 37-year-old record highlights Alonso's durability and impact, while the team continues focusing on winning with fans urging roster improvements amid ongoing season challenges.
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Alonso hits 252nd home run to match Strawberry for Mets record
MILWAUKEE — Pete Alonso hit his 252nd career home run Saturday night, tying the New York Mets record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years. The 30-year-old Alonso connected against Milwaukee Brewers starter Tobias Myers leading off the second inning for his 26th homer this season, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead. The 413-foot shot to left-center came on a 1-2 fastball at the top of the strike zone. It was Alonso’s fourth homer in eight games, since …
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Pete Alonso hits 252nd HR to tie Darryl Strawberry for Mets' mark
Pete Alonso tied Darryl Strawberry atop the New York Mets' all-time home run list Saturday night, when the slugging first baseman homered in the second inning against the host Milwaukee Brewers.
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