Pete Alonso, after a 16-game homerless streak, has bounced back impressively, hitting four home runs in nine games, including two in a 6-1 victory against the Dodgers. His performance on Wednesday included a two-run homer in the first inning and a three-run shot in the eighth, bringing his career total to 240, just 12 shy of Darryl Strawberry’s Mets record. Alonso expressed satisfaction with contributing to the team’s win, highlighting the importance of insurance runs for the pitching staff and demonstrating his ability to adjust his game after a challenging May.
