Pete Alonso Sets New Mets Home Run Record with 253rd Career Blast
Pete Alonso breaks Darryl Strawberry's long-standing Mets home run record by hitting his 253rd career homer, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Pete Alonso breaks Mets’ all-time home run record, passing Darryl Strawberry
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Overview
- Pete Alonso hit his 253rd career home run, breaking Darryl Strawberry's Mets franchise record of 252, which stood for 37 years.
- The record-breaking homer was a two-run shot off Braves pitcher Spencer Strider during a game.
- Alonso recently signed a two-year, $54 million contract with a player option for 2026, which he may decline.
- He previously tied and broke the record with a homer against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.
- Alonso originally set the MLB and Mets franchise record in 2019 with 53 home runs in a single season.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover Pete Alonso's record-breaking home run with a focus on factual reporting and historical context. They present the achievement straightforwardly, detailing the event, the celebration, and Alonso's career milestones without injecting evaluative language or selective emphasis, allowing the significance of the record to stand on its own.
"Pete Alonso hit his 253rd career homer on Tuesday night, breaking the franchise record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years."
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FAQ
Darryl Strawberry held the Mets home run record with 252 career home runs before Pete Alonso broke it.
Pete Alonso hit his 253rd career home run, a two-run shot off Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, to break the Mets franchise record.
Pete Alonso recently signed a two-year, $54 million contract with a player option for 2026, which he may decline.
Pete Alonso set the Mets single-season home run record in 2019 with 53 home runs.
Before breaking the record, Pete Alonso had tied and then surpassed the record with 252 home runs, hitting his 253rd to break it.
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