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Orioles Beat Mets 7-5 in 11, Alonso’s 300th

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 2:06 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Alonso Hits 300th

Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run at Citi Field, a solo shot that tied the game 3-3.
The September 15, 2026 homer made him the 171st player in MLB history to join the 300-home-run club.
Baltimore won 7-5 in 11 innings, capped by Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park home run.
Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million deal with Baltimore after leaving the Mets.

Summary

Alonso Gifts Fans

Alonso traded the home-run ball to three Mets fans for signed memorabilia and free Camden Yards tickets.
The Mets broadcast a tribute video before the game that highlighted Alonso’s career achievements and charitable work.
Alonso posted a tongue-in-cheek social-media message urging New York fans to “root for the Orioles.”
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz praised the fan reception, calling it a “two-way street” of appreciation.
The Mets front office declined to comment publicly on fan chants demanding David Stearns’ dismissal.

History

Historical Context

Mark McGwire’s 70th home run in 1998, together with Sammy Sosa’s chase, broke Roger Maris’s 61-HR record, reviving MLB fan interest after the 1994 strike. The 1998 surge drew massive media attention, a pattern that repeats whenever a slugger reaches the 300-home-run milestone and influences team strategies and coverage across the league.

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Alonso Hits 300th

Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run at Citi Field, a solo shot that tied the game 3-3.
The September 15, 2026 homer made him the 171st player in MLB history to join the 300-home-run club.
Baltimore won 7-5 in 11 innings, capped by Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park home run.
Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million deal with Baltimore after leaving the Mets.

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