Pete Alonso Breaks Darryl Strawberry’s Mets Record with Power Show at Citi Field

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Citi Field, Pete Alonso had a memorable day. The New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 13-5. Alonso hit two home runs. This helped him pass Darryl Strawberry on a key Mets record. It was a special moment for the team and fans.In the win, Alonso went 3-for-6 at the plate. He hit two home runs and drove in four runs. With those homers, Alonso now has 243 career home runs with the Mets. This puts him second in the team’s history, just behind David Wright.More importantly, Alonso set a new Mets record. He recorded his 23rd career multi-homer game. This passed Darryl Strawberry’s previous record of 22. Strawberry is a Mets legend. Sarah Langs from MLB.com shared the news on social media. She wrote, “Pete Alonso now has 23 multi-homer games, the most in Mets history. He passes Darryl Strawberry’s 22.”Also Read: Pete Alonso Net Worth 2025: How Much Did The Mets Star Earn In His MLB Career?On balance, the Mets had a good offensive day. Going 3-for-3, Juan Soto was flawless at the plate. Also had a solid game was Jeff McNeil. Going 3-for-5, he drove four runs and slammed two home runs. Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty each hit one. Their hard work helped the Mets clinch a victory. Pete Alonso addressed the media following the game. He said, "I'm just thrilled to help the team win. Darryl Strawberry is a Mets legend; it's a privilege to be mentioned alongside him." This year Pete Alonso is in excellent shape. He is hitting .301 with 61 RBIs and 17 home runs thus far. In the offseason, he re-signed with the Mets and remains a vital player.The Mets now hold a 42-24 record. They have a day off on Monday. Their next game is Tuesday night, June 10, 2025. They will face the Washington Nationals. The game starts at 7:40 p.m. ET. MacKenzie Gore will start for Washington. Griffin Canning will pitch for the Mets. Canning has a 6-2 record with a 2.90 ERA this season.