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Pete Alonso hit by pitch near face in NY Mets Opening Day 2022 vs
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SNY Mets] Pete Alonso signed all of his home run derby balls
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The story of the night Pete Alonso became a Met – and the years of
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Pete Alonso's new HR Derby pitcher: Youth coach - Newsday
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Mets Rookie Pete Alonso: My Path to the Pros - SI Kids: Sports
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Pete Alonso's Endless Enthusiasm Leads to Home Run Derby Win - The
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Pete Alonso takes out some frustration on his helmet. : r/baseball
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So where do Pete Alonso's feats rank among Tampa Bay's ballplayers?
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Pete Alonso hits two home runs in Mets' win over Yankees