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Former Mets Star Pete Alonso Explains Orioles Decision Amid Citi Field Return
Alonso drew standing ovations and chants in his first Citi Field return as an Oriole after leaving the Mets for a five-year, $155 million deal.
- On Monday, former Mets first baseman Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field as a member of the Baltimore Orioles, receiving standing ovations from fans throughout the game.
- Fans chanted "Fire Stearns" during the game, referring to Mets president David Stearns' decision not to re-sign Alonso, who joined Baltimore on a five-year, $155 million contract last offseason.
- While the Mets have struggled to replace their former star at first base, Alonso has maintained elite production, entering the series with 35 home runs and an American League-leading 100 RBI.
- The Mets lost 2-1 on Monday, officially eliminating them from postseason contention, while Alonso narrowly missed his 300th home run with a foul ball down the left-field line.
- Alonso and Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor both enter the series with 299 career home runs, with Alonso saying it would be "really cool" if they both hit the milestone during the same game.
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Without a doubt, he knows how New York Mets fans feel about Pete Alonso, who is still looking for his 300th home run of his career after his first visit to Queens' Citi Field as a rival player, the...
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