Braves troll Mets’ Pete Alonso after ‘throw it again’ taunt
The Braves-Mets rivalry is heating up after a game on Tuesday night, where Pete Alonso’s taunts backfired. Alonso and teammate Francisco Lindor launched two-run homers in the third inning, giving the Mets an early 4-1 lead as they kicked off a crucial divisional series in Atlanta. Alonso took a moment in the dugout to chirp at Braves’ starter Bryce Elder, who leads the National League in ERA. “Throw it again, throw it again, please. Throw it again,” Alonso taunted. However, after Alonso’s blast, the Mets’ offense sputtered and Elder settled down. The Braves’ high-powered offense erupted in the bottom of the sixth inning, scoring five runs to take the lead they would not relinquish. The Mets have now lost four consecutive games, pushing them under .500 at 30-31, six games back in the divisional race behind the Braves and two and a half games behind the surging Miami Marlins.
FAQs:
What was the result of the game between the Braves and Mets on Tuesday night?
The Braves defeated the Mets 6-4.
What happened with Pete Alonso?
After hitting a homer, Alonso taunted Braves’ starter Bryce Elder, who leads the National League in ERA, by saying, “Throw it again, throw it again, please. Throw it again.” The Braves’ Twitter account quickly pounced on the Mets and Alonso following the team’s loss.
What is the current standing of the Mets?
The Mets are now under .500 at 30-31, six games back in the divisional race behind the Braves and two and a half games behind the surging Miami Marlins.
Are the Braves one of the leading teams in the National League?
Yes, the Braves have one of the leading offenses in the National League, ranking third in runs scored.
Braves mock Pete Alonso of the Mets following his ‘throw it again’ taunt.
The Braves-Mets rivalry intensified on Tuesday night after a game in which Pete Alonso’s comments proved to be his undoing. Alonso and teammate Francisco Lindor both hit two-run homers in the third inning, giving the Mets an early 4-1 lead as they began a pivotal divisional series in Atlanta. The Mets hoped to gain ground in a National League East race that hasn’t been close so far.
Following his round-tripper, Alonso took a moment in the dugout to chirp at Braves’ starter Bryce Elder, who leads the National League in ERA. “Throw it again, throw it again, please. Throw it again,” Alonso taunted.
The Braves’ high-powered offense, ranked third in the National League in runs scored, then erupted for five runs to take the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning, which they would not relinquish. Following the Braves’ win, the team’s Twitter account took a jab at the Mets and Alonso, posting “Throw it again,” alongside a graphic celebrating the Braves’ 6-4 win.
In the midst of Atlanta’s rally during the sixth inning, Braves reliever Tyler Matzek told Mets’ righty Drew Smith to continue throwing his slider, which Marcell Ozuna had just ambushed for an RBI double to tie the game. The Mets’ loss on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive defeat pushing them below .500 at 30-31. They are now six games back in the divisional race behind the Braves and two and a half games behind the surging Miami Marlins, who have won eight of their last 10.