Pete Alonso reignited his power stroke on July 23, 2025, delivering a crucial three-run home run that propelled the New York Mets to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Citi Field. This win capped off the Mets’ fifth series sweep of the season, showcasing a potent combination of timely hitting and steady pitching as they continue their push in the competitive National League.
Alonso's towering blast came in the bottom of the third inning with one out and the Mets already on the scoreboard. Facing Angels’ reliever Jake Lemoine, Alonso connected on a 93.4 mph four-seam fastball, sending the ball soaring 438 feet to left-center field into the second deck. The home run, Alonso’s 22nd of the season and 248th of his career, gave the Mets a 5-1 lead and ended his personal slump he had been struggling with a 2-for-34 mark since July 10 before this electrifying moment. Mets first base coach Eric Campbell described Alonso’s homer as "a huge momentum swing that energized the entire team," signaling a return to form for the slugger.
Alonso’s home run not only padded the Mets’ lead but also brought him within striking distance of Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record for career home runs. "It felt great to finally break out of my slump like that," Alonso said postgame. "The timing couldn’t have been better, with the team needing a spark. It felt like we all clicked today."
The Mets collected additional support from key contributors in the lineup. Francisco Lindor ended his own prolonged slump with an RBI single earlier in the inning, snapping an 0-for-31 drought that had weighed on his confidence. Brandon Nimmo continued his sharp season by hitting his 14th career leadoff homer, setting the tone early for New York. The offense was balanced and opportunistic, scoring six runs on ten hits and taking advantage of Dodgers pitchers’ struggles throughout the game.
On the mound, Mets starter Sean Manaea provided a strong outing despite recent injury setbacks, pitching five solid innings while allowing only one run and recording five strikeouts. Closer Edwin Díaz closed out the game with four flawless outs, securing his 21st save of the season and preserving the Mets’ commanding lead.
Angels’ star Mike Trout also made headlines with a solo home run in the third, marking his 396th career home run and 999th RBI, both milestones that underscore his elite status. However, Trout’s efforts were not enough as the Angels were swept for the seventh time this season, a blow to their hopes in a challenging 2025 campaign.
Mets manager Buck Showalter praised his team’s resilience and balance, citing Alonso’s clutch hitting and the pitching staff’s discipline as key factors in the sweep. “We’ve been through ups and downs, but the way these guys battled today was impressive,” Showalter said. “Alonso’s homer was a statement and showed the kind of leadership we need moving forward.”
The sweep further solidifies the Mets’ position in the wild card race as they prepare for a challenging six-game road trip starting Friday, facing the San Francisco Giants. Alonso and company hope to carry the momentum from this series into the next stretch of the season.
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