NEW YORK — There’s a new home run king in Queens: Pete Alonso.

Alonso hit the 253rd and 254th homers of his career on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves, moving past Darryl Strawberry to set the Mets‘ franchise record.

Alonso began the game tied with Strawberry with 252 home runs, then made history in the third inning by drilling a first-pitch fastball from Spencer Strider into Citi Field’s visitor bullpen.

An elated Alonso raised his right arm as he rounded first base, then flashed a big smile as he neared home plate.

Alonso embraced Brandon Nimmo, then Jeff McNeil, before lifting his helmet to the cheering crowd. Mets owner Steve Cohen was among those clapping in the stands.

“I just want to say congratulations on breaking the home run record,” Strawberry said in a video messag

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