From Newsweek · Andrew Gould · · 1m 20s
Orioles stun Mets with Alonso's emotional return
Pete Alonso hits his 300th career home run against his former team as Baltimore completes a dramatic extra-innings comeback.
In brief
Pete Alonso hits his 300th career home run against his former team as Baltimore completes a dramatic extra-innings comeback. Alonso's milestone moment against the Mets helped the Orioles stay alive in the playoff race while the Mets continue to struggle. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Alonso returns to haunt the Mets
Down 3-2 in the ninth inning, Pete Alonso crushed his 300th career home run with a game-tying solo shot against his former team.
“There's a lot of history here with me. It doesn't matter where and when, I just want to help the team win.”
Mayo seals it in the 11th
Coby Mayo hit a game-winning inside-the-park home run in the 11th inning to give the Orioles a 7-5 victory at Citi Field.
Orioles troll Mets on social media
Baltimore's social media team posted clips of the dramatic plays with witty captions, including 'New York Mess' and 'met the moment.'
“NEW YORK MESS”
Mets fans cheer for Alonso
The home crowd at Citi Field cheered Alonso's game-tying home run and gave the former franchise stalwart a curtain call.
Mets fall to 69-82 with third loss
The loss was the Mets' third straight defeat, dropping them to 69 wins and 82 losses in the season.
Orioles stay alive in playoff race
The victory helps Baltimore maintain ground in the American League playoff race, remaining three games behind Cleveland for the final wild-card spot.
In short
Alonso's milestone moment against the Mets helped the Orioles stay alive in the playoff race while the Mets continue to struggle.
