All-Star slugger Pete Alonso led from the front as the New York Mets offense came to life against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot on Monday.

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The 26-year-old outfielder slugged the first home run of his Mets career on Friday, taking a cutter from Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown and depositing it in the second deck of Minute Maid Park. The speed of the ball off the bat: 107.3 mph. The distance: 390 feet.

New York Mets fans are optimistic after owner Steve Cohen's significant investments. With the signing of star Juan Soto to a record deal, and additions like Pete Alonso and A.J. Minter, the Mets aim for their first World Series win in nearly 40 years,

The New York Mets have plenty to look forward to this season as they look to build on their 2024 NLCS run. Not only did they add superstar outfielder Juan Soto in the offseason, but they re-signed slugger Pete Alonso.