Twitter was shocked after Pete Alonso hit a record 35 homers to start off Home Run Derby

Twitter freaked out after watching New York Mets star Pete Alonso hit 35 homers in the first-round of the 2021 Home Run Derby.

New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso never got his opportunity to defend him Home Run Derby crown last year, as there were no All-Star Game festivities due to the coronavirus pandemic. But Alonso has the chance to retain his throne on Monday night inside Coors Field in Denver, and in the first round, he made the most of it.

Alonso was matched up against Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez in the first round of the Home Run Derby. The Mets slugger stepped into the batter’s box first, and he crushed a record 35 home runs! Twitter, of course, lost their minds watching the home run barrage provided by Alonso.

Twitter reacts to Mets star Pete Alonso’s 35 first-round homers in the Home Run Derby

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What a way to set the tone for the remainder of the Home Run Derby.

While many instantly ruled out Perez when he stepped up to the plate after Alonso’s showing, the Royals catcher put up an admirable performance. After earning a bonus minute, Perez managed to hit 25 homers. Yet, it was not enough to advance in the tournament.

Alonso let his competitors know that if they want his championship, they are going to have to take it away from him. But he’s not going to make it easy on them.