The Mets have a re-Pete heading to the All-Star Game.
In a surprise selection, Pete Alonso was named to the National League All-Star team Sunday as the Mets’ lone representative.
Alonso was selected as a reserve at first base behind starter Bryce Harper.
Francisco Lindor was snubbed on a day he reached base four times and delivered a two-run, go-ahead single in the ninth inning of the Mets’ 3-2 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park.
Brandon Nimmo was also snubbed. Lindor and Nimmo have been hot hitters for the Mets over the past six weeks.
Alonso wore a huge smile as he prepared to celebrate with teammates after the game.
The All-Star selection was Alonso’s third straight and fourth in five seasons the game has been played.
The game was canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic and Alonso was omitted from the All-Star team the following year.
With four All-Star selections, Alonso moves ahead of Keith Hernandez for most by a first baseman in franchise history.
Alonso on Friday told The Post he would only consider participating in the Home Run Derby if he was selected to the All-Star game.
Sunday night, he announced on Instagram that he will participate in the competition, which he won in 2019 and ’21.
Last year, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the event, and Alonso was eliminated in the first round.
Alonso owns a .243/.325/.464 slash line with 18 homers and 48 RBIs and has ranked behind Christian Walker (.268/.340/.513) offensively among NL first basemen.
Freddie Freeman also was selected as a reserve at first base for the NL All-Star team.
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Pete Alonso surprisingly named Mets’ lone All-Star as Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo get snubbed
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Published July 7, 2024
Updated July 8, 2024, 12:25 a.m. ET
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PITTSBURGH — The Mets have a re-Pete heading to the All-Star Game.
In a surprise selection, Pete Alonso was named to the National League All-Star team Sunday as the Mets’ lone representative.
Alonso was selected as a reserve at first base behind starter Bryce Harper.
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Francisco Lindor was snubbed on a day he reached base four times and delivered a two-run, go-ahead single in the ninth inning of the Mets’ 3-2 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park.
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Brandon Nimmo was also snubbed. Lindor and Nimmo have been hot hitters for the Mets over the past six weeks.
Alonso wore a huge smile as he prepared to celebrate with teammates after the game.
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“I’m truly blessed,” Alonso said.
The All-Star selection was Alonso’s third straight and fourth in five seasons the game has been played.
Pete Alonso made the fourth All-Star Game of his career.
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Pete Alonso made the fourth All-Star Game of his career.
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The game was canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic and Alonso was omitted from the All-Star team the following year.
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With four All-Star selections, Alonso moves ahead of Keith Hernandez for most by a first baseman in franchise history.
Pete Alonso celebrates after scoring during the Mets’ June 30 game against the Astros.
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Pete Alonso celebrates after scoring during the Mets’ June 30 game against the Astros.
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Alonso on Friday told The Post he would only consider participating in the Home Run Derby if he was selected to the All-Star game.
Sunday night, he announced on Instagram that he will participate in the competition, which he won in 2019 and ’21.
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Last year, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the event, and Alonso was eliminated in the first round.
Alonso owns a .243/.325/.464 slash line with 18 homers and 48 RBIs and has ranked behind Christian Walker (.268/.340/.513) offensively among NL first basemen.
Freddie Freeman also was selected as a reserve at first base for the NL All-Star team.
“I am really pleased with some parts, but I’m really excited for better things to come,” Alonso said, when asked about his first-half numbers. “I think progressively I made some adjustments along the way and finding success as the season has gone along has been really nice.”
Carlos Mendoza, in a serious tone, approached Alonso before Sunday’s game and told him he needed to speak with him in the manager’s office.
It was then Alonso learned he was headed to Texas for the All-Star Game.
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