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Pete Alonso Struggles as Orioles Seek Offensive Boost

4/11/2026

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Pete Alonso of the Baltimore Orioles is off to a slow start, batting .176 with one homer in 13 games.
After a 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, Alonso said, "This is not my standard," and stressed the need for improvement.
Teammates remain optimistic about his potential to turn things around.
The Orioles are 6-7 and hope Alonso delivers the offensive production expected from their star acquisition.

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Pete Alonso of the Baltimore Orioles is off to a slow start, batting .176 with one homer in 13 games.
After a 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, Alonso said, "This is not my standard," and stressed the need for improvement.
Teammates remain optimistic about his potential to turn things around.
The Orioles are 6-7 and hope Alonso delivers the offensive production expected from their star acquisition.