Re: Pete Alonso Sets NL Rookie Record With 26th HR

[RealGM Wiretap]

Rookie slugger Pete Alonso said he began the season not thinking about hitting homers or setting milestones.

Alonso hit his 26th homer to set the NL rookie record for most homers before the All-Star Game as the New York Mets routed the Chicago Cubs 10-2 on Saturday.

Via ESPN.com

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Alonso has been a pleasant surprise this year. He's basically the Aaron Judge of the Mets. He's lighting the world on fire. Just imagine if this Mets team wasn't a total disaster. He's the only reason they are close to 500, the rest of the players are having very underwhelming seasons, even the pitchers. If only they had Ces and the pitchers weren't routinely blowing games and getting lit up.