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Alonso hits 41st homer, Orioles stay alive
Pete Alonso's 41st homer lifts Orioles to sweep Blue Jays in AL Wild Card race
In brief
Pete Alonso's 41st homer lifts Orioles to sweep Blue Jays in AL Wild Card race Alonso's consistent performance keeps Orioles in AL Wild Card contention despite large contract Originally reported by Mlb.
Alonso's 41st homer
Pete Alonso hit his 41st home run to give Orioles a 4-2 win over Blue Jays in Game 1.
“Having to watch other games and having your destiny in other peoples hands that sucks”
Sweeping doubleheader
Orioles won both games of the doubleheader to stay in AL Wild Card race.
“For us to come out, sweep the doubleheader, that's big time”
AL Wild Card standings
Orioles trail White Sox by 3.5 games for third AL Wild Card spot.
“Baltimore must sweep its final three-game series at Yankee Stadium”
Alonso's season record
Alonso has 41 homers and 110 RBIs, the most by a Baltimore player since 2015.
“He's one of only eight players to hit 41 or more homers in a season in Orioles history”
Alonso's mindset
Alonso says he feels no added pressure despite large contract and high expectations.
“It's not trying to be anything different or anything more or less than who I am”
Manager praise
Manager Craig Albernaz says Alonso leads team with strong work ethic and team focus.
“He wants everyone around him to do the same thing”
The main idea
Alonso's consistent performance keeps Orioles in AL Wild Card contention despite large contract
