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Pete Alonso Becomes Mets’ Home Run Leader as Power Surges Alter Divisional Races

Alonso’s milestone capped a six-homer eruption snapping the Mets’ skid as broad power outbursts are reshaping playoff positioning.

Aug 12, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates after hitting a two run home run to become the all time Mets franchise home run leader in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
A large Canadian flag is unfurled before the start of the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets gestures to the crowd after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning at Citi Field on August 12, 2025 in New York City. Alonso's 253rd home run is a New York Mets franchise record
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Overview

  • Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record with his 253rd career homer and added a second blast as part of a six-home-run night in a 13–5 win that snapped New York’s seven-game losing streak.
  • Kyle Schwarber’s 42nd homer highlighted a four-run eighth inning in a 4–1 victory over the Reds that extended Philadelphia’s winning streak and reinforced its NL East lead.
  • The Yankees earned a 9–1 win over the Twins behind seven one-hit innings from Carlos Rodón and solo homers by Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe and Giancarlo Stanton, marking their first back-to-back wins of August.
  • Milwaukee’s offense and pitching combined for a 7–1 victory over Pittsburgh, extending the Brewers’ winning streak to 10 games and strengthening their wild-card positioning.
  • Persistent questions about starter durability and heavy bullpen workloads continue to shape roster moves and in-game strategies across the league.