Mets first baseman Pete Alonso broke the team's career home run record in the third inning of New York's Tuesday game against the visiting Atlanta Braves -- then went deep again in the sixth. The third-inning shot,

The New York Mets have a new home run king. First baseman Pete Alonso slugged his 27th home run of the season and the 253rd home run of his career Tuesday, breaking Darryl Strawberry's franchise record. Alonso's record-setter, a solo shot, came in the third inning against Braves ace Spencer Strider.

Pete Alonso broke the Mets’ franchise home run record, going deep twice and knocking in three runs as New York beat the Atlanta Braves 13-5 on Tuesday night.