Henderson's homer helps Orioles edge Mets 2-1 in Alonso's return to New York
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 14. The win puts the Orioles within three games of Cleveland for the final American League wild card spot. Pete Alonso returned to New York but went hitless in three at-bats, receiving a warm welcome from the crowd. Orioles pitcher Brandon Young allowed one run over five innings while Jonah Tong pitched well but took the loss for the Mets, who were eliminated from playoff contention. Baltimore's Rico Garcia secured the save in the ninth inning. The two teams meet again on September 15 with Shane Baz starting for the Orioles against Sean Manaea of the Mets.
- •Henderson's homer in the eighth lifts Orioles to victory.
- •Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field but goes hitless.
- •Young allows one run in five innings for the Orioles.
- •Tong strikes out six but takes loss for the Mets.
- •Mets are eliminated from playoff contention.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Alonso hitless in return to Queens but Henderson's homer eliminates Mets as Orioles win 2-1
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Henderson lifts Orioles to 2-1 win in Alonso’s return to NY
"Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 win over the New York Mets. Henderson went deep against Dedniel Núñez (1-1) immediately after Alonso struck out, helping the Orioles pull within three games of Cleveland for the last American League wild card.
"Pete Alonso received a warm welcome, and Gunnar Henderson delivered the big blow in a 2-1 Orioles win at Citi Field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:30 AMAlonso hitless in return to Queens but Henderson's homer eliminates Mets as Orioles win 2-1
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 win over the New York Mets. Henderson went deep against Dedniel Núñez (1-1) immediately after Alonso struck out, helping the Orioles pull within three games of Cleveland for the last American League wild card.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:18 AMHenderson lifts Orioles to 2-1 win in Alonso’s return to NY
Pete Alonso received a warm welcome, and Gunnar Henderson delivered the big blow in a 2-1 Orioles win at Citi Field.
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