Pete Alonso hit his 10th home run of the season to give the Mets an early lead over the Phillies[4]. The 113.8 mph blast came in the first inning of the game on April 9, 2024.
Alonso, the Mets’ star first baseman, is off to a strong start this year, batting .230 with 9 home runs and 22 RBIs[2]. He hit 46 homers in 2023, finishing third in MLB behind Matt Olson (54) and Kyle Schwarber (47)[2].
Despite trade rumors, Alonso has expressed his desire to be a “lifelong Met”[1]. However, the Mets’ president recently stated that a contract extension for Alonso is unlikely before he reaches free agency[1].
The Mets currently sit in fourth place in the NL East with a 16-18 record, 7 games behind the division-leading Phillies[1]. Alonso will look to continue his power surge and help the Mets climb back into playoff contention