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Pete Alonso received a curtain call from the Citi Field crowd on Tuesday night after hitting his 300th career home run. MLB shared video of the former Mets first baseman acknowledging the fans after his milestone moment at Citi Field. Alonso hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning against Mets reliever Kodai Senga, where he was met with joyous enthusiasm from the Queens crowd.
Pete Alonso by Roberto Carlo
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The Mets have claimed infielder Christian Cairo, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Cairo, the son of former major leaguer Miguel Cairo, gives New York another infield option as the organization continues to make moves with the season winding down.
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Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo is headed to the injured list after not feeling as well as the team had expected, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Manager Don Mattingly said the Phillies are not ruling Luzardo out for a potential postseason start, but his timetable remains uncertain.
Carlos Correa will not return to the Astros this season, manager Joe Espada announced. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Correa will remain sidelined for the rest of the season.
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David Melendi writes about the reception and reaction to Alonso’s return to Citi Field.
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Robert Colonna details the Mets prospects headed to the Arizona Fall League.
On This Date in Mets History
1986: The New York Mets defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 at Busch Stadium. Rick Aguilera pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs, while Jesse Orosco secured the save. Ray Knight and Rafael Santana each contributed by driving in runs for the Mets.
Born on This Date: Chris Carter (1982), Desi Relaford (1973), Orel Hershiser (1958).
