# 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.
- Title: Orioles stun Mets with Alonso's emotional return · Newsweek
- Summary: Pete Alonso hits his 300th career home run against his former team as Baltimore completes a dramatic extra-innings comeback. Alonso's milestone moment…
- Keywords: pete alonso, baltimore orioles, new york mets, mlb, extra innings, comeback win, home run, citi field, coby mayo, wild card race, cleveland guardians, Orioles
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/mlb/orioles-troll-mets-after-comeback-win-in-emotional-pete-alonso-return-12449917
- Author: Andrew Gould
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pete alonso, baltimore orioles, new york mets, mlb, extra innings, comeback win, home run, citi field, coby mayo, wild card race, cleveland guardians
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Alonso's milestone moment against the Mets helped the Orioles stay alive in the playoff race while the Mets continue to struggle.