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The New York Mets have a new home run king. First baseman Pete Alonso slugged his 27th home run of the season and the 253rd home run of his career Tuesday, breaking Darryl Strawberry's franchise record. Alonso's record-setter, a solo shot, came in the third inning against Braves ace Spencer Strider.

Tuesday night belonged to New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who in the bottom of the third inning — during his second at-bat of the night — launched a home run to right-center field for his 253rd career blast in a Mets uniform.