Pete Alonso Breaks Mets Home Run Record with 253rd HR

Pete Alonso broke the New York Mets' franchise home run record by hitting his 253rd career home run in a game against the Atlanta Braves, surpassing Darryl Strawberry's previous record of 252. Alonso went deep twice in the game, also hitting his 254th home run, marking his 25th career two-homer game, three more than Strawberry. Brandon Nimmo, a longtime teammate and friend, praised Alonso's consistent power hitting and was on base when Alonso set the record, also contributing a key three-run homer to the Mets' 13-5 victory. The Mets ended a seven-game losing streak with this win and moved closer to the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies. Alonso set the record in his 965th game, 144 fewer than Strawberry, highlighting his rapid ascent as one of the franchise's all-time greats. The Mets displayed a graphic honoring Alonso's achievement, including his nickname, the 'Polar Bear,' to celebrate the milestone.