MLB news: Mets’ Pete Alonso catches heat for ground-out celebration

The New York Mets’ first baseman Pete Alonso found himself in the spotlight on Monday after a controversial celebration during a game against the Boston Red Sox. The incident occurred in the bottom of the sixth inning when Alonso made a throw to end the inning, and then proceeded to celebrate by moving his hips.

However, the celebration did not sit well with baseball fans, who criticized Alonso for his actions. This was not the first time Alonso had faced scrutiny for his fielding. In a previous game against the New York Yankees, he had made a crucial error that allowed a runner to score.

Alonso acknowledged his mistake after the game, taking full responsibility for the loss. Despite his struggles in the field, Alonso has been performing well at the plate, with a batting average of .301 and nine home runs on the season.

The Mets, who got off to a strong start, have been facing challenges recently, with a string of losses dropping their record to 29-19. The team’s performance in May has been less than stellar, with a record of 8-9 for the month. This decline in form has raised concerns among fans and analysts.

As the Mets look to bounce back from their recent losses, all eyes will be on Alonso to see if he can overcome his fielding issues and help lead the team to victory. Only time will tell if Alonso can rise to the occasion and silence his critics.