Alonso broke the Mets' franchise home run record, going deep twice and knocking in three runs as New York beat the Atlanta Braves 13-5 on Tuesday night. "As a kid, you don't really think that it's in the realm of the possibility to be a franchise home run leader," Alonso said after the Mets moved within five games of the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies. The passing of the crown 👑 🍓 🐻‍❄️ pic.twitter.com/Pk83DMuCn1 — New York Mets (@Mets) August 13, 2025"You have worked hard, you have stood up in the pressure of New York City and you have played well," Strawberry said. He has played in 372 straight games, another franchise record. Asked how many homers he thinks he could hit for the Mets, Alonso smiled again.