In a classic Subway Series showdown on Saturday night, Pete Alonso turned Citi Field into his personal launch pad, blasting two home runs and driving in five runs against the rival Yankees. But beyond the fireworks, it was a historic night for Alonso. He officially passed Mike Piazza and further distanced himself from David Wright in two of the New York Mets most storied categories.
New Franchise Milestone: RBIs
Coming into the game, Alonso was just one RBI shy of Mike Piazza’s total as a Met. That didn’t last long. After Saturday’s performance, Alonso now sits at 659 RBIs, putting him third in Mets franchise history behind only David Wright (970) and Darryl Strawberry (733). The fact that Alonso has climbed this high—this quickly—underscores just how impactful he’s been since debuting in 2019.
Let’s put that in perspective: Piazza played eight seasons in New York. Alonso, now in his sixth season, has passed him despite a shortened 2020 campaign and battling through some slumps. This isn’t just about durability—it’s about consistent power production in pressure moments.
Most 5-RBI Games in Mets History Belong to Alonso
According to Sarah Langs, Saturday marked Alonso’s 12th career game with five or more RBIs, the most in Mets history. He’s now ahead of David Wright (10) and, somewhat surprisingly, Todd Hundley, who sits third on the list.
This isn’t just accumulation—Alonso shows up when the lights are brightest. And against the Yankees? The lights don’t get much brighter.
Subway Series Spotlight
It’s no secret Alonso lives for the big stage. Saturday night’s outburst was just the latest reminder. Facing off against a first-place Yankees team in a sold-out Citi Field, he delivered in emphatic fashion, providing both the emotional and statistical boost the Mets needed.
While the Mets continue to fight for positioning in a crowded NL Wild Card race, Alonso remains the engine. And if this season leads to another surge into October, nights like this will be circled as turning points.
Building a Legacy in Queens
For all the trade rumors that once hovered over Alonso, he continues to cement himself as a pillar of Mets history. With his name now etched alongside Piazza and Wright—arguably the two most iconic Mets of the past 30 years—it’s becoming harder and harder to imagine a future in Queens without him.
