Alonso Praises Mets Fans During Emotional Return to Citi Field

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso made his first appearance at Citi Field as an opposing player on Monday, during the Orioles' 2-1 win over the New York Mets, ESPN reported.

According to ESPN, Alonso was greeted warmly by a crowd of 35,800 fans, who chanted his name during his plate appearances throughout the game.

The outlet reported that Alonso, who previously played for the Mets, described the reception from fans as "special."

ESPN did not provide further details on Alonso's specific comments or statistics from the game beyond the final score.