Pete Alonso was so focused on his opening at-bat on Sunday night in what could be his final home game at Citi Field that he did not immediately notice the
Sep 22, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso at bat during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images standing ovation he was getting from the sold-out crowd.
Alonso ultimately stepped out of the batter’s box and tipped his helmet to the 43,139 fans, with all parties involved understanding that the possibility of this being the last time one of the franchise’s greatest power hitters represents the Mets in Queens exists. Of course, Alonso still has at least one week of baseball left to play with the Mets, where they either make the playoffs and buy a bit more time in 2024, or the best team in baseball since June grinds to a screeching halt, misses the postseason, and Alonso gets ready to hit free agency this winter.
Aug 13, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso reacts after his two run single against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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