Mets’ Alonso Hits 50th Home Run in Loss to Braves

Pete Alonso of the New York Mets hit his 50th home run of the season in a 7-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Alonso becomes just the third Met in franchise history to reach the 50-home run mark, joining Mike Piazza and David Wright. Despite Alonso’s heroics, the Mets' pitching staff struggled against the Braves’ powerful lineup, allowing six runs in the first three innings. The loss further dampens the Mets’ disappointing season, as they have already been eliminated from playoff contention.

Giants’ Playoff Hopes Fading After Loss to Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants' playoff chances took a significant hit after a 9-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite a solid start to the season, the Giants have struggled in September, with their bullpen faltering in key moments. The loss leaves the Giants four games back in the Wild Card race with only a few games left to play. Manager Gabe Kapler acknowledged the challenge ahead, emphasizing the need for the team to play near-perfect baseball down the stretch.