Mets Star Pete Alonso Had Strong Words After Dodgers Game
Mets Star Pete Alonso Had Strong Words After Dodgers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
In the heart of Hollywood, under the bright lights of Dodger Stadium, the New York Mets delivered a performance worthy of October. Backed by a dominant two-homer, five-RBI night from first baseman Pete Alonso, the Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 on Wednesday night, clinching the season series and potentially securing home-field advantage should the two teams meet again in the postseason.
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Alonso wasted no time setting the tone. After Juan Soto drove in a run with a first-inning groundout, Alonso stepped to the plate and launched a towering two-run blast to right-center, giving the Mets a 3-0 lead before the Dodgers had taken a swing.
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20).Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
But the job wasn't done. After two consecutive extra-inning nail-biters to start the series, Alonso brought the hammer down in the eighth inning with a jaw-dropping 447-foot, three-run home run to left field, punctuating a night of offensive authority. The blast, Alonso's 14th of the season, left his bat at 112 mph and all but ended any hope of a late Dodgers rally.
'I mean, they all feel great,' Alonso said postgame, smiling as he reflected on his five-RBI night. 'But for me, what merits the feeling is the situation. I was just really happy we were up 3-0, and I was really happy to provide some insurance runs. Our pitching staff did a great job.'
Alonso finished the night 2-for-4 and now sits tied for the National League lead in RBIs with 53, alongside Seiya Suzuki. He's also climbed to within 12 home runs of Darryl Strawberry's franchise record, and his current slash line — .290/.386/.563 — speaks to his evolution from slugger to complete hitter.
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Yet beyond the box score, Wednesday night represented something far greater for the Mets. With the win, they improved to 39-23, solidified their position atop the NL East, and sent a message to one of the National League's perennial powerhouses. In securing the season series, New York ensured that if they face the Dodgers again in October, it'll begin at Citi Field — a potential game-changer in a high-stakes playoff matchup.
'It doesn't matter who we play during the regular season — that's a great team over there,' Alonso said. 'But again, it's about collecting as many wins before the end. Ideally, we win tomorrow and it gives us momentum until the end.'
Momentum is exactly what the Mets are building. Winners in five of their last six, they've combined timely hitting with airtight pitching to reclaim their spot atop the division. Alonso, long considered one of the emotional engines of the club, continues to lead not only with his bat but with his voice.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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