Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso achieved a career milestone on September 15, 2026, hitting his 300th home run at Citi Field. The 360-foot blast came in the ninth inning of a game against his former team, the New York Mets, with the Orioles trailing 3-2. This marked Alonso's 124th home run at Citi Field, adding to his previous 123.
Despite the significant individual achievement, the Orioles ultimately lost the game to the Mets by a score of 7-5. Alonso triumphantly tossed his bat after the home run and completed a tour of the bases, later acknowledging the crowd with a curtain call. The event drew 28,097 spectators to Citi Field.
Alonso, who previously played for the Mets, was a notable figure at Citi Field during his tenure with the team. The home run was met with a mixed reaction from the crowd, acknowledging the player's past accomplishments while also supporting the current Mets team.