With the Baltimore Orioles down a run in the top of the ninth inning against the New York Mets, Alonso launched the 300th home run of his career into the Citi Field bleachers to tie the game.The former Mets star who was playing his first series back in Queens slammed his bat in jubilation before he trotted around the bases.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2026, in New York.
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Mets fans cheered for Alonso and even gave him a curtain call.It was clear Mets fans were acting defiantly as they lamented the front office’s decision to let Alonso walk in free agency last year.
He said last September he "definitely thought about" re-signing with the Mets but he got an offer from the Orioles he couldn’t refuse.Instead, it came back to burn the Mets as New York looks to get to the finish line following an extremely disappointing season that has seen the team in the bottom of the barrel in the National League East and trailing the Washington Nationals by 2.5 games for fourth.Furthermore, on Tuesday, the Orioles won the game 7-5.Baltimore improved to 74-78 on the year and dropped New York to 69-82."I appreciate all the support for all the years I’ve been here, all the life I’ve lived here," Alonso said after the game.
"Obviously, they’re recognizing that and they appreciate that.It’s a two-way street.
Really appreciate it."The curtain call Mets fans gave Alonso appeared to irk pitcher Sean Manaea.Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso acknowledges the crowd after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a game against the...