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What Francisco Alvarez means for New York Mets postseason chances
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Francisco Álvarez called up by Mets
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Alvarez hits tying 3-run HR in 9th, Alonso has winning 3-run HR in
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Alvarez hits tying 3-run HR in 9th, Alonso has winning 3-run HR in
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Francisco Alvarez: Mets rookie hits first home run of 2023
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Francisco Alvarez's big hit helps Mets earn doubleheader split
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Álvarez 3-run HR in 9th, Alonso 3-run HR in 10th give Mets 8-7
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Francisco Álvarez drives in career-high five runs as Syracuse
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