Pete Alonso homers in first at-bat in NYC return with Orioles
Pete Alonso hit a home run in his first at-bat during his return to New York City as a member of the Baltimore Orioles, facing the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The homer, which traveled 367 feet, tied the game temporarily before the Yankees pulled ahead. Alonso, who left the Mets for a five-year, $155 million deal with Baltimore, has had a slower start to the 2026 season compared to his performance last year.
- ▪Pete Alonso hit a 367-foot home run in the top of the second inning against the Yankees on May 1, 2026.
- ▪This was Alonso's first game back in New York since signing a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
- ▪Alonso entered the game with four home runs and a .668 OPS through 31 games, a step down from his 1.132 OPS at the same point in 2025.
- ▪The home run was Alonso's fifth of the season and came on a 1-1 pitch in his first at-bat at Yankee Stadium.
- ▪Alonso received boos from the Bronx crowd as he rounded the bases despite previously stating he felt no ill will toward the Mets.
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MLB Pete Alonso homers in first at-bat in NYC return with Orioles By Bridget Reilly Published May 1, 2026, 7:57 p.m. ET Just after Pete Alonso said that he found his start to the season to be “disappointing,” he let it rip in his first at-bat back in New York City on Friday night. See Also New York Mets Pete Alonso tells The Post why there’s no Mets ill will after unceremonious split In the top of the second inning on a 1-1 pitch, Alonso launched a ball to 367 feet right field for a home run ito the second deck at Yankee Stadium. As he rounded the bases, he faced a few boos from The Bronx crowd. The run tied the game before the Yankees took a 5-1 lead in the bottom half.
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