Mets Players Rebuke Fans Cheering Pete Alonso’s 300th Homer in 7-5 Loss
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Updated · MLB.com · Sep 16
Mets Players Rebuke Fans Cheering Pete Alonso’s 300th Homer in 7-5 Loss
3 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Sep 16
Summary
Sean Manaea and other Mets said Citi Field crossed a line Tuesday when fans loudly backed former star Pete Alonso—now with Baltimore—during New York’s 7-5, 11-inning loss.
Alonso’s 300th career homer off Kodai Senga tied the game in the ninth, drew a curtain call and a scoreboard tribute, and fans again rose for him in the 11th with a chance to beat the Mets.
Andy Green said players must not let outside reactions affect their play, though he acknowledged that can be difficult as the club has already fallen short of expectations this season.
Francisco Lindor had voiced similar frustration a night earlier after fans booed rookie Jonah Tong for walking Alonso, underscoring how Alonso’s two-game return has overshadowed support for the home team.