Mets' Pete Alonso breaks David Wright's career home run record during a significant game against the Yankees.
In a thrilling display of power and resilience, the New York Mets outshone their city rivals, the New York Yankees, in a high-scoring 12-6 victory on Saturday. The Mets' defense, offense, and bullpen combined forces to secure the win, improving their season record to 52-38.
Frankie Montas, the pitcher who earned the win, worked for 5.2 innings, striking out two batters, conceding five hits, and four runs. The Mets' offense took off early, with a 5-2 lead after the first three innings, and they never looked back.
The Mets' defense limited the Yankees to nine hits during the game, holding off their attacks with aplomb. The bullpen came through in key moments, ensuring the Mets' victory was never in doubt.
The star of the show was undoubtedly Pete Alonso. Alonso blasted a two-run homer during the bottom of the fifth inning, a shot that soared 382 feet and drove Francisco Lindor and himself to home plate. This homer not only extended the Mets' lead but also made history. Alonso now holds the Mets' franchise record for most career home runs against the Yankees, with 11 home runs, surpassing David Wright's previous record of 9 against the Yankees.
Alonso's homer also moved him into second place on the Mets' all-time home run list, with 243 career homers, having passed David Wright recently. Alonso is close to tying the Mets franchise home run record held by Darryl Strawberry, who has 252 home runs; Alonso is just six homers away from tying that record as of July 2025, with his career total at 246 home runs.
The Mets are currently holding the second spot in the NL East Division standings, 0.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the top seed. The series finale between the Mets and Yankees will take place on July 6 at 1:40 p.m. ET. The Mets will be aiming to continue their winning streak and tighten their grip on the NL East Division.
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In the midst of their impressive season, the Mets' success extends to various sports as Pete Alonso smashes a new franchise record for most career home runs against the Yankees in baseball, outshining other prominent Mets like David Wright. The Mets' baseball team, currently holding the second spot in the NL East Division, will face off against the Yankees again in an attempt to maintain their winning streak and continue their pursuit of the top seed in the division.
