Pete Alonso’s Instant Reaction to Making Mets History Against Braves Goes Viral originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Mets entered Tuesday’s matchup against division rival Atlanta Braves with one clear goal: to find a way to get a win.
New York had lost 11 of their previous 12 games, plummeting in the NL East standings and the wild-card race, holding just a slim 2.0-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds heading into the night.
But for a brief moment, the pursuit of a win took a back seat when Pete Alonso launched a shot to right-center field, sending the baseball over the wall for his 253rd career home run—officially breaking Darryl Strawberry’s Mets franchise record for most home runs.