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By Mark Powell
Braves Rumors: Pete Alonso eats his words
The New York Mets jumped out to a 4-1 lead over the Braves on Tuesday night, thanks in part to another home run from slugger Pete Alonso. Alonso has thrived on the road this season, and it showed at Truist Park. Unfortunately, he also ran his mouth in the dugout, adding fuel to the fire for an Atlanta team which already understands the importance of this series.
Alonso dared starting pitcher Bryce Elder to “throw it again,” referring to a hanging breaking pitch that he disposed of into the bleachers.
After Pete Alonso decided to talk shit following his HR in the top of the 3rd, the Mets proceeded to get outscored 5-0 and only recorded 1 hit the rest of the game.
— GSN (@GASportsNow) June 7, 2023
Throw it again.#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/ZozjgslCVo
After Alonso’s home run, the Braves outscored New York, 5-0, and Tyler Matzek got the last laugh, mocking the NL home run leader.
The response from @TylerMatzek. pic.twitter.com/JmFug9pY7n
— Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) June 7, 2023
Elder said all the right things postgame, suggesting that Alonso had every right to talk after his long home run. In fact, Elder even said he would’ve done the same if he had that sort of power within him.
Elder settled down after that tough inning, and ended up throwing six frames. Atlanta’s bullpen did the rest, and suddenly the Mets deficit is even more glaring. With two games to go, the Braves have a chance to take a commanding lead over their rivals.