Mets triumph over Braves with a score of 13-5, with Pete Alonso hitting two home runs, one of which set a new franchise record.
Mets Shatter Records with Historic Home Run Blast
The New York Mets put on a spectacular show at the plate on Tuesday night, defeating the Atlanta Braves 13-5 and ending a seven-game losing streak. The game was marked by a series of home runs, six of which were hit with two outs, a rare feat in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Pete Alonso, who broke Darryl Strawberry's career franchise home run record with No. 253, was at the heart of the action. His historic home run, his 27th of the season, put the Mets up 5-1 in the fourth inning. The record for the most two-out home runs hit by a team in a single MLB game since 1961 is not explicitly detailed in the available records. However, the Mets' performance comes close, with their 13 runs coming with two outs.
Alonso was not alone in his heroics. Francisco Alvarez, who was recalled from Triple-A earlier in the day, launched his first home run since July 21 in the second inning, tying the game at 3-3. Alvarez went on to homer twice during the game, accounting for four RBIs. His second home run came in the seventh inning, immediately followed by Brett Baty's home run, making the score 11-5 in favor of the Mets.
Baty's home run was part of a back-to-back with Alvarez's, a rare occurrence in MLB. Cedric Mullins and Nacho Alvarez also contributed to the Mets' offensive surge, with Mullins hitting a single that brought in Alonso in the second inning, and Nacho Alvarez scoring two runs with a double in the fourth inning.
Brandon Nimmo also got in on the action, hitting a three-run shot in the fourth inning. The game was momentarily paused as Alonso's teammates congratulated him after his historic home run, and he was implored to come out for a curtain call.
The Mets' impressive performance comes at a crucial time, with the team focusing on their playoff race rather than individual accolades. Alonso emphasized this point, stating that the focus should be on the team and their playoff race, not on himself.
With this win, the Mets will look to build on their momentum as they continue their quest for a playoff spot. The team will next face the Braves on Wednesday night, with hopes of continuing their offensive surge and securing another victory.
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