NEW YORK (AP) — The rookie has the record.
New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso became the first rookie in 81 years to break his team’s season home run mark when he connected Tuesday night in a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Alonso launched his 42nd of the year on the first pitch from Yu Darvish in the fourth inning, a no-doubt drive to the opposite field that soared far beyond the fence in right and gave the Mets a 1-0 lead.
“As soon as that ball came off my bat, I knew right away,” Alonso said. “It’s such an amazing feeling. It’s been a dream come true for me so far this year, and I just feel really blessed and honored.”
The big first baseman raised his right arm and index finger as he began rounding the bases, then flashed a bright smile in the dugout before coming out for a curtain call.
