Mets news: Steve Cohen defends himself after being caught cheering for Pete Alonso
There continues to be some discourse surrounding the reaction of New York Mets fans who were in attendance on Tuesday at Citi Field following Pete Alonso’s game-tying home run in the ninth inning, which just so happened to be the 300th long ball of his career. The Mets were up 3-2 at the time, and they would eventually lose the game in extra […] The post Mets news: Steve Cohen defends himself…
New York Mets fans were seen cheering for Pete Alonso, an opposing team player, after he hit a game-tying home run during a match at Citi Field. The 300th long ball of his career came in the ninth inning, when the Mets were leading 3-2 and eventually lost the game in extra innings 7-5. Fans' actions have sparked controversy among the players, with Sean Manaea expressing his discontent over the unprecedented display of support.
Despite the backlash, Alonso had already scored 264 home runs for the Mets before this historic moment. The fans' desire to celebrate Alonso's achievement was amplified by the fact that the team was out of playoff contention and the loss was inconsequential in the current season. Mets owner Steve Cohen defended his behavior, stating that it felt right to celebrate the momentous occasion for a former star of the team.
With the 2026 season being a disappointing one for the team, Cohen now has the responsibility to turn things around and ease the fanbase's unrest.
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