Moring Briefing: Alonso Moves to Second All-Time in Mets Homers

Good morning, Mets fans!

It was another fantastic weekend to be a fan of the Amazins. Pete Alonso hit two home runs against the Rockies on Sunday, which moved him into sole possession of second place on the franchise all-time home run list with 243.

Alonso surpassed David Wright for second all-time, and is nine home runs away from Darryl Strawberry to become the Mets’ all-time home run king. Wright recorded and posted this message for Alonso after his accomplishment:

A message from The Captain to the Polar Bear. 🫡🐻‍❄️ pic.twitter.com/YtLGs5rfKe

— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025

Alonso was not the only hot bat in the lineup this weekend. The team swept the Rockies, including an emphatic 13-5 victory on Sunday. In that last game, Jeff McNeil had three hits, two home runs and four RBIs. Francisco Alvarez joined the party with a 450-foot home run to center field, the second long ball of the year for the struggling young catcher.

450 feet for El Troll 😈 #VoteMets 🗳️👉 https://t.co/pvcqpJqQb7 pic.twitter.com/gUPxCL3JN9

— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025

Pete Alonso (20) Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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In addition to the Mets’ success, other teams in the NL East faltered over the weekend. The Phillies got swept by the 26-40 Pirates. That marks five straight losses for the Phillies, and a 1-9 record in their past 10 games. That struggle has allowed the Mets to take a 4.5-game lead over their division rival.

Similarly, the Mets have a 14-game lead over the Atlanta Braves, who have faltered to the tune of 27-37 on the season.

The Mets are 14 games ahead of Braves. pic.twitter.com/0N7g0kzeeX

— Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) June 8, 2025

Frankie Montas had a rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse. He posted a line of 3 2/3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2K, 3HR (76 pitches).

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On Sunday night the Angels PR announced the team acquired OF LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named later. As a result, the Angels designated RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks for assignment.