The first-time All-Star entered the game as a defensive replacement at first base in the fourth and hit a single to right in the sixth inning off of D-backs starter Zack Greinke. In the ninth, Alonso roped the first pitch from Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to right for his second hit of the night and proceeded to steal second. Then, in the next at-bat, Alonso stole second base, beating the throw from Cardinals catcher and eight-time Gold Glove winner Yadier Molina. He advanced to third on a balk by Jansen before White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia struck out to end the inning.
Alonso thrilled by hometown ASG experience
