On Tuesday night, Pete Alonso etched his name into the New York Mets‘ history books by breaking the franchise’s home run record previously held by Darryl Strawberry during a game against the Atlanta Braves. While social media buzzed with excitement over this achievement, it also sparked discussions comparing his feat to other home run records, notably that of Aaron Judge from the New York Yankees.

Alonso’s stellar performance against the Braves and throughout his seven-year tenure with the Mets has solidified his role as a cornerstone of the team. His dedication fuels the fans’ hopes of a potential World Series appearance, and perhaps, a title victory.

Though some may argue that Alonso’s record doesn’t surpass other legendary benchmarks, his 254 home runs have cemented his status as the

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