Pete Alonso hit his 301st career home run, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-1 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. The solo shot came in the first inning off Mets starter Xzavion Curry, who was making a spot start and recorded his first loss of the season.

Former Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt earned the win, pitching into the seventh inning for Baltimore. With the victory, the Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Mets at Citi Field.

The win brought Baltimore within 2½ games of the final American League playoff spot, bolstering their postseason hopes as the regular season enters its final stretch. The Mets, meanwhile, fell further behind in the National League East standings despite efforts from their young pitching staff.

Alonso’s home run marked another milestone in the slugger’s career and underscored his continued impact after leaving New York. Baltimore’s offense combined timely hitting and solid pitching, limiting the Mets to just one run over seven innings.

The Orioles’ pitching staff effectively contained New York’s lineup, with Bassitt again demonstrating his value as a reliable starter after joining Baltimore this season. The team’s sweep of the Mets signals a pivotal moment in their push toward the playoffs.

The Mets are expected to reassess their pitching rotation following Curry’s loss. Meanwhile, Baltimore will look to build on this momentum as they pursue a postseason berth in the American League.