Mets fans cheer for Pete Alonso's home run in home series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
During a game on September 16, 2026, at Citi Field, New York Mets fans showed unusual support for Baltimore Orioles player Pete Alonso. Alonso, who holds the franchise record for home runs as a Met, hit a game-tying home run in an eventual 7-5 victory for the Orioles in extra innings. The situation arose as Mets fans looked to acknowledge Alonso's past contributions despite rooting against their own team. The unique atmosphere drew mixed reactions within the current Mets roster.
- •Pete Alonso hits a game-tying home run during the game.
- •Mets fans attend the game at Citi Field on September 16.
- •Alonso previously set the franchise record for home runs as a Met.
- •The Orioles win the game 7-5 in extra innings.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — 4 big reasons Mets fans rooted for Pete Alonso to hit a HR against them
"It might sound weird that Mets fans rooted against their own team when it came to Pete Alonso, but here's why it wasn't.
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