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Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) gestures to fans after hitting a home run during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) gestures to fans after hitting a home run during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) chats with Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) as he leads off first base after hitting a single during the third inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) chats with Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) as he leads off first base after hitting a single during the third inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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