Alonso hits 300th career home run

Pete Alonso smacked a solo shot in the ninth inning Tuesday night to tie the game between the Orioles and Mets. It was the milestone 300th home run of his career.

Mets fans went wild for their ex-star

The Citi Field crowd erupted in celebration when Alonso went deep, even though he now plays for Baltimore. Alonso spent his first seven seasons with the Mets and won Rookie of the Year in 2019.

Alonso left for Baltimore in December

The five-time All-Star signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles in December, leaving the Mets after seven seasons. He hit 264 home runs in a Mets uniform.

Manaea thought fans went too far

Mets pitcher Sean Manaea, who was Alonso's teammate in 2024 and 2025, said he understood the fans' love for Alonso but thought their reaction to the home run was "crazy."

“he thought their response to Tuesday night's home run was "crazy."”

Orioles thriving, Mets struggling

Baltimore sits at 74-78 and remains in playoff contention, while the Mets are 69-82, in last place in the NL East, and mathematically eliminated from the postseason.

Alonso heating up since All-Star break

After a slow start, the 31-year-old has caught fire for Baltimore. Since the All-Star break, he's hit 15 home runs with 36 RBIs and a .293 batting average across 55 games.