Brandon Nimmo and his teammates celebrated Pete Alonso’s historic achievement, as Alonso broke the New York Mets‘ single-season home run record against the Atlanta Braves. This pivotal performance not only set a new franchise benchmark but also helped propel the Mets to a crucial victory, bolstering their postseason aspirations.
The Mets, rejuvenated by an impressive display of power hitting, have made a notable resurgence in the regular season. Alonso has emerged as a critical leader on a squad that has recently struggled, yet this emotional triumph signals their renewed commitment to returning to form.
The fans were electrified, and the post-game celebrations ran so intensely that the Mets nearly exhausted their supply of fireworks. Among the many players praising Alonso‘s milestone was Nimmo, who made an intriguing comparison between Alonso’s first homer and the record-breaking 253rd shot for the franchise.
“Pete’s been one of the most elite power hitters in the game since he’s come up, and for him to accomplish this now is just really, really special. It’s funny because that one, the first one, looked a lot like the first one he ever hit,” Nimmo stated to the media after the game.
He continued, “I almost had déjà vu at first base. I think it was against the Braves then too. Yeah, it was, because I was in Atlanta with the Marlins. I was on first, and I remember him just absolutely crushing the ball, thinking I need to get moving because it might be a double.”
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Nimmo recounted the moment when Alonso launched his first home run for the franchise. Adding a layer to the memorable event, Nimmo shared what he observed as Alonso hammered the ball out of the park.
“I’ve seen enough now to think, ‘Man, I believe that’s a home run,'” Nimmo told reporters with a smile. “I decided to run, just in case, but it definitely looked like it was shot out of a cannon. It has a completely different sound to it.”
Mendoza reflects on Alonso’s record-breaking moment
Mets head coach Carlos Mendoza reacted emotionally to watching Alonso break the franchise record in a game against the Atlanta Braves. “It felt surreal and unbelievable,” Mendoza reflected. “Seeing him hit not just his 253rd but also his 254th home run—those numbers are special when you consider everyone who has worn this uniform before him. To finally break the record is a testament to Pete’s talent and dedication.”
Mendoza continued, “He’s among the greatest right now. It was a special night for him and for us all. I’m thrilled that we clinched the win because, for Pete, it’s always about the team’s success. That’s the message he shared with the boys. The victory mattered to him as much as the record did. I was a fan in that moment; I had tears in my eyes.“
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