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Mets History: May 20

Mets History: May 20

Alonso breaks rookie HR record, Spahn makes first Mets start, Ventura rips pair of grand slams in DH sweep.

May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2019: Pete Alonso set the New York Mets franchise record for most HR by a rookie before the All-Star break. Alonso claimed he was a ball whisperer saying:

"I talked to it. I said 'Stay fair, please.' And it listened." - Pete Alonso

Ron Swoboda previously held the mark (15 HR) set in 1965.

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