Pete Alonso, the standout player for the New York Mets, made it back into the team’s lineup after being struck in the back of the neck by a pitch from Angels reliever Jose Soriano during Saturday’s game. The incident caused both benches to clear, although no punches were thrown. Despite passing all concussion protocols, Alonso was clearly frustrated the next day, as this was the 17th time he had been hit by a pitch this season, leading the National League in this regard.
In his post-game interview after Sunday’s 3-2 victory, Alonso expressed his frustration, stating that while he understood the pitch wasn’t intentional, it was still a very poor miss. He believes that these types of misses are becoming more common in baseball, hence his frustration. Nevertheless, Alonso was grateful that he did not suffer a concussion and was able to play in Sunday’s game.
Alonso also commented on the introduction of the universal designated hitter (DH) in both leagues last season, emphasizing how it has changed the dynamics of the game. With pitchers no longer having to stand in the batter’s box, Alonso feels there are no repercussions for their actions. He acknowledges that there is no malicious intent behind these incidents, but it is now an unfortunate part of the game for hitters like himself.
When asked about retaliation, Alonso believes that the best response is to beat the opposing team on the field. He demonstrated this in Sunday’s game by hitting a game-tying double in the eighth inning and a single in the sixth, contributing to the team’s victory.
Despite the incident, Alonso remained focused and determined. He emphasized the importance of staying mentally strong and not allowing negative thoughts or doubts to hinder his performance. He advises against playing scared or getting too caught up in one’s own mind.
In other news, All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who has been dealing with a knee injury, made progress by throwing off a mound before the game. The team will assess how he feels on Monday before deciding on the next steps for his recovery.
Additionally, Mark Vientos was reinstated from the injury list but went hitless in three at-bats with a walk. Reliever Jeff Brigham was called up from Triple-A Syracuse. On the other hand, lefty Adam Kolarek and outfielder Abraham Almonte were designated for assignment.
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