Pete Alonso homers against Mets again as Orioles win 7-1 to finish sweep at Citi Field
Baltimore Orioles secured a 7-1 victory at Citi Field, sweeping the three-game series against the New York Mets. Pete Alonso again struck out the Mets, this time hitting a solo homer in the first inning. The Orioles' swing came from Jeremiah Jackson, who drove in a run in the second inning. Samuel Basallo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand followed with back-to-back homers in the third inning.
Chris Bassitt's Orioles (75-78) held the lead through the seventh inning, advancing within 2 1/2 games of the Chicago White Sox for the final American League playoff spot.
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