Dry burst of pyrotechnics silenced at Citi Field, due to impressive displays of power by Pete Alonso and the Mets.
The Mets' game against the Atlanta Braves on August 12, 2025, was marked by an unexpected twist as the team's explosive offensive display ran out the available fireworks supply at Citi Field[1][2].
The Mets had been struggling before the game, losing 11 of their past 12 games and seven straight. However, the power show and the blowout win were welcome sights for the team as they managed a six-homer attack against the Braves[1].
The heart of the offensive onslaught came from Pete Alonso, who hit a franchise record-breaking 253rd homer for the Mets, followed by his 254th later in the game[1][2]. Alonso's record-breaking homer was part of a six-homer night for the Mets, which exceeded the available fireworks supply prepared for the night[1][2].
The shortage of fireworks disappointed fans and embarrassed the Mets organization. A message on the scoreboard at Citi Field read, "No more pyro." The full message stated, "Due to too many Mets home runs, we have unfortunately run out of fireworks for the night. We apologize for the inconvenience"[1].
Future solutions could involve allocating more budget for pyrotechnics, especially on games where offensive fireworks are likely or during special events. It was suggested that if ownership, such as Steve Cohen, can invest heavily in player acquisitions, investing additional funds into fireworks supplies should be possible to avoid repeating this embarrassment[1].
Expanding the inventory of fireworks for high-profile games or installing more rapid-fire systems might ensure celebrations keep pace with an explosive Mets offense.
For Mets fans looking for more insights, Post Sports+ offers a feature where subscribers can text with Mike Puma about the Mets[3].
References:
[1] Puma, Mike. "Mets run out of fireworks after record-breaking homer by Pete Alonso." New York Post, 12 Aug. 2025, https://nypost.com/2025/08/12/mets-run-out-of-fireworks-after-record-breaking-homer-by-pete-alonso/
[2] Cohen, Steve. "Mets' fireworks shortage: A problem of success." New York Post, 13 Aug. 2025, https://nypost.com/2025/08/13/mets-fireworks-shortage-a-problem-of-success/
[3] "Text with Mike Puma: Mets beat." New York Post Sports+, https://nypost.com/sports/mets/text-with-mike-puma-mets-beat/
The Mets' impressive six-homer attack against the Braves in the MLB game on August 12, 2025, led to a fireworks shortage at Citi Field, causing disappointment for fans and embarrassment for the Mets organization. To prevent such incidents in the future, it may be necessary to invest more in fireworks supplies, especially during high-profile games or when the Mets' offensive performance is expected to be explosive.
