Mets fans have mixed feelings watching Pete Alonso hit 300th home run with the Orioles

The New York Mets are experiencing a range of emotions as they continue their three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles, with Pete Alonso making his first appearance at Citi Field since signing with the Orioles this offseason. In a pivotal moment for the Orioles, Alonso delivered a home run in the top of the ninth inning, tying the game at 3-3.

Alonso connected on a 2-0 forkball thrown by his former teammate Kodai Senga during a game in which the Mets starter had since been converted to a reliever. Despite Alonso being an opposing player, Mets fans were quick to welcome him with open arms, expressing their long-lasting love and disappointment over the team's decision to let him go in free agency.

Social media was flooded with comments from fans, such as @BruceGamsey, who stated, "Unpopular opinion…. Pete Alonso was one of the most beloved Mets in recent history. He is a great person. The Mets season is mathematically over and this is a meaningless game. I see no issue cheering a guy who hit the most homeruns in Mets history for hitting #300 at Citi."

Other fans echoed similar sentiments, criticizing the team's decision to let Alonso walk, with @JamesKratch suggesting, "Letting Pete Alonso walk was such an egregious decision that the next Mets GM almost has to make some ridiculous trade offer to get him back." @millenialmetfan further emphasized the significance of Alonso's achievement, tweeting, "Pete Alonso is the 10th fastest player to 300 HRs. Also happens to play 162 every year. F**k Stearns."