Alonso reaches 300 homers with dramatic ninth-inning blast
Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run on Tuesday, a ninth-inning shot that tied the game against his former team. The milestone came in dramatic fashion with one out.
The milestone arrived in an unusual context, with Alonso wearing visiting colors at the ballpark where he built his reputation. His ninth-inning drive off Kodai Senga tied the contest, and the home supporters still rose to acknowledge the achievement with a curtain call.
Alonso's power history at Citi Field is substantial, with 124 of his career homers coming there, including the 53 he hit as a rookie in 2019. Before the series, he had mused about the possibility of reaching 300 on the same night as Francisco Lindor, who remains one homer short.
Alonso's milestone may carry weight beyond the stat sheet, arriving as the Mets endure a mediocre season. The home crowd's embrace of a former player could reflect how fans value individual achievement over team allegiance, and may shape how future stars view returning to New York. The moment also underscores baseball's enduring fascination with round-number home run milestones as cultural touchstones.