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Pete Alonso news
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The gist
Pete Alonso hit a home run in Orioles' 6-5 loss to Red Sox.
His cleanup spot in lineup shows Baltimore's push for wild-card race.
Background
Pete Alonso, a slugger for the Baltimore Orioles, has been a key run producer. The Orioles are in last place in the AL East but remain competitive in the wild-card race. Alonso's recent performance has been quiet, with only four hits in his last seven games, but he still has strong season stats.
How it unfolded
- Sep 4, 2026Alonso went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in a 6-5 loss to the Red Sox.
- Sep 4, 2026Orioles announced Alonso would bat cleanup in the second game of the series against Boston.
- Sep 6, 2026A Baltimore Sun commentary discusses the Orioles' unraveling and questions the team's future.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Alonso's power changes how opposing pitchers approach the entire lineup, per teammates.
- Caution
- Alonso's bat has gone quiet lately, with only four hits in his last seven games.
Still unverified
A report mentions a scary hit-by-pitch to Alonso's head that could mark the start of a late slide, but details are unconfirmed.