Latest Pete Alonso News
Luisangel Acuña's huge game for the Mets hurts older brother's team, the Braves, in NL playoff race
NEW YORK (AP) — Luisangel Acuña has subbed so nicely for the New York Mets already that his brother's team is in growing danger of missing the postseason. Replacing an ailing Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Acuña capped a huge night at the plate with his first career home run to...
Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered and drove in five runs, Luisangel Acuña added his first major league longball to cap a huge night at the plate, and the New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 10-1 on Tuesday to boost their chances in a close National League playoff race. ...
Alvarez, Nimmo, Bader hit 3 run homers to lead Mets over Phillies 11-3 for 12th win in 14 games
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo and Harrison Bader hit three-run homers, Jose Quintana allowed three hits in seven shutout innings and the New York Mets routed the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 Friday night for their 12th win in 14 games. Alvarez...
Bassitt fans 8 against former team, Schneider drives in 2 as Blue Jays beat Mets 6-2
TORONTO (AP) — Davis Schneider hit a two-run triple, Chris Bassitt struck out eight against his former team and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night. The Mets lost for the second time in 12 games and fell into a tie with Atlanta for the final National...
Quintana gets 100th win as Mets blank Reds 4-0 for 9th straight victory
NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Quintana earned his 100th career win with 6 2/3 sharp innings as the surging New York Mets extended their longest winning streak in more than six years Saturday with a 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. A slumping Harrison Bader homered to spark a four-run...
Lindor and Peterson lead streaking Mets to 7-2 win over fading Red Sox
NEW YORK (AP) — David Peterson struck out a career-high 11 on his 29th birthday and Francisco Lindor drove in three runs as the New York Mets beat the slumping Boston Red Sox 7-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. Lindor launched his 30th homer and added a pivotal...
Alonso and Winker hit consecutive HRs as Mets hand White Sox team record-tying 106th loss
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the New York Mets beat the skidding White Sox 5-3 on Saturday night, handing Chicago its 106th loss to tie a franchise record. The Mets (72-64) won their third straight and moved within...
Sean Manaea strikes out 11 and Mets stop the Diamondbacks' win streak at 6 with an 8-3 victory
PHOENIX (AP) — Sean Manaea matched a season high with 11 strikeouts, Pete Alonso hit a solo homer and the New York Mets won 8-3 on Tuesday night to stop the Arizona Diamondbacks' winning streak at six games. Manaea (10-5) allowed just one hit until the seventh inning, when Lourdes...
Francisco Lindor's grand slam and solo shot carry the Mets to a 7-1 win vs the Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a two-out grand slam in the fourth inning, two batters after Manny Machado committed an error, and added a leadoff shot in the seventh to carry the New York Mets to a 7-1 win against the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. After Lindor homered...
Luis Severino outduels Dylan Cease as Mets beat Padres 8-3 in opener of key 4-game series
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Luis Severino outdueled Dylan Cease and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series between NL playoff contenders. Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil had three hits apiece and Mark Vientos drove in three runs for...
