Alonso hits 300th HR, gets curtain call vs. Mets
Pete Alonso hits his 300th career home run in the ninth inning to tie the game, earning a curtain call from his former home crowd.
The update
Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a 414-foot solo shot in the ninth inning that tied the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. The blast came with two outs and the Orioles were on the verge of dropping four games behind Cleveland for the last American League playoff spot. Alonso, who hit a club-record 264 homers for the Mets before signing with Baltimore in December, received a rare curtain call from the crowd of 28,097.
Why it matters
The win keeps the Orioles in contention for the final AL playoff spot, reducing their deficit to three games behind Cleveland. Alonso’s milestone home run against his former team, combined with the rare curtain call for a visiting player, highlights the unique connection he maintains with New York fans despite now playing for the Orioles.
What to watch
Monitor the Orioles’ standings as they continue their playoff push. Alonso’s performance against his former team will be closely followed, as will the Orioles’ ability to close out games without extending into extra innings. The team’s upcoming series against Cleveland could be pivotal in determining their playoff fate.
Sources
- espn.com — Alonso's 300th HR, curtain call, game details
- Associated Press — Alonso's 300th HR, curtain call, game details
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