Mets fans celebrate home run against own team as returning hero Alonso goes yard
Summary
Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run while playing for the Baltimore Orioles against his former team, the New York Mets. Mets fans showed strong support for Alonso despite him playing against them, celebrating his achievements and giving him standing ovations.Key Facts
- Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run in the ninth inning against the Mets.
- Alonso used to play for the Mets and set the club record with 264 home runs.
- The home run tied the game 3-3, and Baltimore eventually won 7-5 in extra innings.
- Mets fans cheered Alonso and gave him a curtain call, showing appreciation for his past with the team.
- Fans also chanted against Mets executive David Stearns for not keeping Alonso with the team.
- Mets pitcher Sean Manaea said the fan reaction to Alonso was unusual but respected Alonso.
- Alonso received standing ovations during both Orioles games at Citi Field.
- Alonso gave the ball from his home run to fans who caught it and offered them tickets for next season.
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