Pete Alonso receives a standing ovation and pregame chants from Mets fans as he returns to Citi Field ahead of a game against the Baltimore Orioles. According to multiple reports, the crowd cheers for Alonso during his pregame introductions, and his name is chanted repeatedly.
Before Alonso steps to the plate, a tribute video plays for him. The reports also note that Alonso is in the Orioles’ lineup for the night’s game and bats in the No. 2 spot for his first at-bat. While the central focus is the ovation and fan reaction, the outlets describe it through slightly different details—one emphasizing the overall standing ovation and pregame chant, and another highlighting the specific chant and the crowd’s visible respect.
The moment underscores the unusual context of the game: Alonso, a former Mets star, is now playing for Baltimore, and his return at Citi Field prompts a coordinated tribute from the home crowd. The reports converge on the same pregame gestures and the fact that Alonso participates in the game for the Orioles.
