Pete Alonso Surpasses David Wright for Second Most Home Runs in Mets’ History as New York Sweeps Colorado (Again)
Pete Alonso etched his name into another piece of franchise history at altitude this weekend, and in my biased opinion, deserves some of the “blank check” treatment.
With his 8th inning home run, Pete Alonso moves into sole possession of second place on the franchise all-time home run list!
Congrats, Pete! 👏 pic.twitter.com/radhiCrJSC
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025
The Mets slugger launched two more home runs in Sunday’s 13-5 rout of the Rockies, tying and then surpassing David Wright for second-most long balls in Mets history at 243. He also passed Darryl Strawberry for the most multi-homer games ever by a Met (23), and is now just nine shy of Strawberry’s all-time franchise record.
A message from The Captain to the Polar Bear. 🫡🐻❄️ pic.twitter.com/YtLGs5rfKe
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025
Alonso’s bombs—a pair of two-run tanks in the third and eighth innings—weren’t just legacy-chasers. They capped a blistering offensive showcase and put a stamp on the Mets’ second sweep in as many weekends. He now leads MLB with 61 RBIs, is on pace for 150, and is putting up another platform year that’s hard to ignore. In 912 games, Alonso has done what took Wright 1,585—and with his 320-game ironman streak intact, he’s showing no signs of slowing, and is the obvious favorite for NL MVP race.
The Polar Bear strikes again!
Pete Alonso passes David Wright for 2nd place on the @Mets all time home run list! pic.twitter.com/WXoCqGrEZe
— MLB (@MLB) June 8, 2025
Tylor Megill Shuts the Door Early, Blackburn Gets the Rare Save
While the bats torched Colorado’s pitching for 17 hits, Tylor Megill took care of business on the mound. He retired 12 of the first 14 Rockies he faced, struck out five, and kept the home team hitless through four. A rocky fifth upped his pitch count and ended his outing after five full innings, but not before he lowered his ERA to 3.76 and helped position the Mets to cruise.
Tylor Megill, K’ing the Side in the 1st pic.twitter.com/uoTM5mStLu
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 8, 2025
Paul Blackburn entered for a four-inning save. The rare feat was the Mets’ first since 2008. Though he gave up three runs on seven hits, he held the line and closed it out cleanly for the staff’s 2.85 team ERA—still the best in baseball.
Mets rotation through the first 65 games of 2025:
Kodai Senga: 1.59 ERA
David Peterson: 2.80 ERA
Griffin Canning: 2.90 ERA
Clay Holmes: 2.95 ERA
Tylor Megill: 3.77 ERANew York has four starters with sub-3.00 ERA’s through the first 65 games for the first time since 1985. pic.twitter.com/Iw9yeCoAn9
— MetsMuse (@MetsMuse) June 8, 2025
Soto Reaches Base Six Times
Juan Soto didn’t need the long ball to leave his mark. Instead, he reached base a career-high six times—three singles and three walks—showcasing the elite eye and plate discipline that make him generational. He bumped his on-base percentage to .384 and has now walked 12 times in June alone.
On base for the SIXTH time today! pic.twitter.com/Bg8OrqT0Dj
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025
Even more impressively, Soto saw 34 pitches in his six plate appearances. As much as other media outlets might not want to admit it, he’s looking pretty “back” to me.
Jeff McHits, And I’ve Always Said That
Meanwhile, Jeff McNeil turned Coors into his personal launchpad. He opened the scoring with a 10-pitch solo shot in the second, then mashed a three-run homer in the fourth.
Happy Jeff 😄 pic.twitter.com/5ht4azcE3K
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025
He added a double for good measure and finished with three extra-base hits — his third career multi-homer game. Afterward, he jokingly asked reporters how far he was from Alonso’s home run total.
Second-deck Jeff 💪
Send @JeffMcNeil805 to the All-Star Game! 🗳️👉 https://t.co/pvcqpJqQb7 pic.twitter.com/SY3WXaH61j
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025
“More than nine,” was the reply.
What can I say I’m a #ball #knower pic.twitter.com/X1cNg8z0hs
— Gab (@gabrielleraucci) June 8, 2025
(Just saying)
Baty and Alvarez Join the Fun, Lindor Leads with a Limp
Brett Baty, trying to muscle his way out of what some of the naysayers call a “slump,” added a two-run blast in the seventh—his first homer since May 25.
Baty Bombs 💣 pic.twitter.com/yulL3msjvY
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025
Francisco Alvarez followed in the ninth with a 450-foot rocket to dead center, his second of the year.
450 feet for El Troll 😈 #VoteMets 🗳️👉 https://t.co/pvcqpJqQb7 pic.twitter.com/gUPxCL3JN9
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025
And though Francisco Lindor was the only starter without a hit, he once again proved why he’s the heartbeat of this team. Playing through a fractured pinky toe, Lindor pushed the Mets through yet another sweep—the second in eight days.
Back Home to Citi
The Mets mashed six homers, collected 17 hits, and finished their Colorado trip 3-0. They’re now a season-high 18 games over .500, with a 4.5-game cushion atop the NL East and a team ERA that still leads the league. This was as complete a weekend as any—headlined by history, fueled by firepower, and led by the cornerstones of this organization.
They’ll host the Washington Nationals and the Tampa Bay Rays this week before facing division rival Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies on the road thereafter.
