Pete Alonso stood in the Mets dugout and tipped his helmet, absorbing the standing ovation he was receiving. It was the third inning Tuesday night, and Alonso had just cleared the fence in right-center against Atlanta’s Spencer Strider to become the franchise’s all-time home run leader.

Pete Alonso is, statistically, the most productive home run hitter the Mets have ever employed. Alonso hit his 253rd career homer on Tuesday, moving past Darryl Strawberry for the most in franchise history.

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.