Alonso Hits Home Run in Return to NYC

0:00On May 1st, Peter Lonzo was stepping back into New York City for the first time since inking a 5-year, $155 million deal. With the Baltimore Orioles, the team kicked off a three-game series against the Yankees in the Bronx on Friday night, marking his return after seven seasons as the Mets. Powerhouse First Basement and franchise home run leader. Earlier this week, Lonzo described the trip as, strolling through his old neighborhood, even though he no longer calls the city home. His free agency moved fast this time around. Unlike last offseason when he settled for a shorter stay with the Mets back in February of 20, 25, he chatted with former Mets teammates like Sean Manea and Ryan Stannick, plus manager Carlos Mendoza dropped by his tabajim, but there were no final. Talks with Mets brass like David Sterns or owner Steve Cohen. That respect from his old crew feels good, though he stayed focused on building with Baltimore. Alonzo smashed a home run in the second inning Friday, but he's off to a sluggish start

1:01overall, hitting 198 with four homers as the Orioles sit at 15 wins and 16 losses, third in the American League East. Meanwhile, the Mets are struggling at 10 wins and 21 losses, the worst record in baseball to start their 9-game road trip. Alonzo says he's locked in on his new squad, but he gets the Mets rough patch, pointing to their 2024 comeback from 11 games under. 500, baseball is a marathon with five months left, so anything can shift as the season rolls on. MLB news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Corey with the story.