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Pete Alonso hits MLB-leading 9th HR in Mets' win over Giants
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SNY Mets] Pete Alonso signed all of his home run derby balls
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Mets star Pete Alonso blames 'brain fart' for throwing rookie's
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Pete Alonso exits after hit-by-pitch on neck
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Mets' Alonso hit by pitch on left wrist by 96 mph fastball, leaves
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There was no Plan B': How Pete Alonso overcame bullies to become a
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Pete Alonso exits after hit-by-pitch on neck
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Pete Alonso exits after hit-by-pitch on neck
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So where do Pete Alonso's feats rank among Tampa Bay's ballplayers?
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Pete Alonso New York Mets Rookie Home Run Record Bobblehead
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Tampa native Pete Alonso wins Home Run Derby title
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Pete Alonso, Mets reach agreement on deal for 2022 season - Sports
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Pete Alonso exits with injury in Mets' game vs. Braves