“Fire Stearns”: Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field was memorable

Last night, Pete Alonso was back at Citi Field for the first time since he decided to sign with Baltimore.

It was an important game for the Orioles, but not for the Mets, who lost 2-1 and were officially eliminated from the playoff race.

So fans could simply enjoy seeing the “Polar Bear” back at a stadium where he'd enjoyed success in the past.

The fans gave him a warm round of applause. He was welcomed as if he were still playing for the New York Mets.

Not only was he applauded, but the fans went wild in the eighth inning—with the game tied 1-1 at the time—after Alonso's final at-bat of the night.

And of course, chants of “Fire Stearns” could be heard in the stands. Remember that the club president refused to pay Alonso and let him go last winter.

The Orioles' victory keeps them in the race, especially since the Blue Jays and the Guardians both lost last night.

Right now, the Orioles are three games behind the Guardians and the final playoff spot in the American League.

As for the Mets, they're officially out of the playoff race. Juan Soto has thus failed to make the playoffs in his first two seasons with the Mets.

Is this the time to mention that the Yankees and the Dodgers clinched their playoff spots last night?

• Shane Bieber is making good progress.

• Teo, it wasn't your turn.

• Shohei Ohtani will start hitting again today.

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