Tag: willie montanez

Pete Alonso Sets Franchise Mark For RBIs Before Memorial Day

Pete Alonso continued his strong first two months of the season with another big day in the Mets’ 8-6 win Friday night. The slugging first baseman went 2-for-2 with four RBIs, bringing his total up to an MLB-leading 45 on the season. That number breaks the Mets’ franchise record for most RBIs before Memorial Day, which was set by Bernard Gilkey in his 1996 campaign. Alonso got his...

Willie Montanez: A Bright Spot In Dark Times

It’s a strange beginning to summer, with no Mets baseball to enjoy on the warm nights. With July on the horizon, let’s relive some Mets history. As Independence Day draws near, Mets fans often think about July 4th, 1985 in Atlanta. That night, Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez hit for the cycle. He also drove in three runs, as the Mets outlasted the Braves 19 innings. The game, that...