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Alonso's New Start: Homer in Orioles Debut
21 Feb
Summary
- Pete Alonso hit a home run in his Orioles spring training debut.
- The home run was the only scoring in the Orioles' 2-0 win.
- Alonso signed a $155 million, five-year contract with the Orioles in December.
Pete Alonso launched a home run in his first spring training appearance for the Baltimore Orioles, contributing to their 2-0 exhibition win against the New York Yankees. The decisive blast came in the sixth inning, marking a strong start for the slugger in his new team's uniform.
Alonso, who previously spent seven seasons with the New York Mets, signed a substantial five-year contract worth $155 million with the Orioles in December. He expressed his enthusiasm for his new team and the immediate connection he feels with the uniform.
The five-time All-Star's parents were in attendance at the game, located near his home in Tampa. Alonso shared nostalgic reflections on his childhood, recalling playing baseball near the stadium where he now plays.
