Pete Alonso Takes Accountability After Costly Errors as Mets Look to Bounce Back
On Sunday night, the New York Mets were holding onto a slim lead against their rivals, the New York Yankees, when disaster struck in the eighth inning. First baseman Pete Alonso, one of the team’s biggest names and highest-paid players, made a crucial defensive error. When Jorbit Vivas hit a ball his way with runners on, Alonso tried to throw to catcher Francisco Alvarez—but the throw went high and wild. It led to a run by Jasson Dominguez, and ultimately contributed to the Mets’ 8-2 defeat. After the game, Alonso didn’t shy away from blame: “This one is on me,” he admitted.
Unfortunately, that error wasn’t a one-off. Just 24 hours later, Alonso had another defensive miscue, this time against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. In the second inning, after an RBI triple from Jarren Duran, Alonso’s attempt to throw out the speedy outfielder during another play resulted in another overthrow—this time over pitcher Kodai Senga’s head. The error added to a 3-1 loss and sparked a wave of criticism from Mets fans and analysts alike.
Pete Alonso with a costly throwing error for the second straight night pic.twitter.com/YX6pMjqmhg
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Clips of both errors quickly went viral, prompting heated debate online. Many fans called for Alonso to be sent for extra infield practice, especially grounders and throws to the mound. While Alonso remains one of the team’s top offensive weapons, his defensive struggles are now in the spotlight—especially after two consecutive throwing errors cost the Mets dearly.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza also weighed in after the Yankee loss, acknowledging the team’s inconsistent defense: “We’ve been through some stretches where it’s been sharp. But also, there’s been games where we’re not finishing plays or completing them, even some of the routine plays.” Mendoza emphasized that improvement is necessary, despite the team’s solid 29-19 record and .604 winning percentage.
Alonso, visibly frustrated after his second error in as many days, was seen throwing his glove in the dugout. The pressure is mounting—but so is the resolve. Alonso continues to take full accountability for his performance, noting, “I made a terrible pitch… this game is my fault.” His willingness to face the criticism head-on could be the first step toward turning things around.
As the Mets prepare for their second game against Boston, all eyes will be on Alonso. While his glove has faltered, his determination and self-awareness offer hope. The big question remains: can he clean up his defense and return to being the all-around leader the Mets need?