Pete Alonso hits 300th home run as Orioles beat Mets

Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run while playing for the Baltimore Orioles against his former team, the New York Mets, at Citi Field. The milestone blast in the ninth inning tied the game at 3-3, eventually leading to an 11-inning victory for the Orioles with a final score of 7-5. Coby Mayo secured the win for Baltimore with a three-run inside-the-park home run in the 11th inning.

The game was marked by significant fan reaction. Despite playing for the opposing team, Alonso received multiple standing ovations and a curtain call from the Mets crowd. This warm reception drew criticism from Mets pitcher Sean Manaea, who expressed frustration over the fans celebrating an opponent during a competitive game.

Simultaneously, the crowd directed chants of “Fire Stearns” toward Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, reflecting fan dissatisfaction with the team's management and the decision to let Alonso leave in free agency. The Mets have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.