Mets Star Pete Alonso Sends Message After Unfortunate News on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The New York Mets (45-24) won their sixth game in a row on Thursday, defeating the Washington Nationals 4-3, and remain comfortably in first place in the NL East.Ace Kodai Senga earned his seventh victory of the season and continues to look like a contender for the NL Cy Young award after pitching 5 2/3

New York Mets star Pete Alonso's baseball card stock is rising after taking the second spot in the franchise's all-time home run list.

Pete Alonso ties a franchise record as the New York Mets extend their winning streak to five games, closing in on a sweep of the Nationals.

Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 5-4.

Pete Alonso is having a resurgent season with the bat for the New York Mets. Based on how he's performed offensively, it wouldn't be surprising to see him in the MVP conversation by the time the regular season comes to an end.

Pete Alonso has racked up six home runs and 18 RBIs through the New York Mets' first eight games this month, slotting the All-Star slugger into an exclusive club in the MLB history books.

When he re-signed with the New York Mets last winter, Pete Alonso saw an opportunity to become the team’s career leader in home runs and multihomer games.

Before first baseman Pete Alonso emerged as the most valuable player for a New York Mets team that entered Tuesday with the best record in the National League (42-24), he endured plenty of lows across the previous two seasons.

The first baseman, who was re-signed this past offseason, has been red-hot for the Mets, who lead the National League East.