Pete Alonso jokes about NYC traffic and hits home run in return with Orioles against Yankees

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:52:00 +0200

Pete Alonso made his first return to New York City as a visiting player on May 1, 2026, when the Baltimore Orioles faced the New York Yankees in the Bronx. After beginning his MLB career with the New York Mets in 2019, Alonso’s arrival marked a notable moment, as he experienced the city from the opposing side for the first time. His return quickly reminded him of one of New York’s most recognizable features: heavy traffic. Alonso joked that landing in Newark and encountering what he described as an “insufferable wall of traffic” made it immediately clear he was back in the city. While acknowledging that Baltimore also has traffic, he emphasized that New York’s congestion stands out as uniquely intense.

Beyond his off-field comments, Alonso made an impact during the game itself. In the top of the second inning, he hit a solo home run off Yankees pitcher Will Warren. The ball traveled deep into the second deck in right field, showcasing Alonso’s power and evoking memories of his standou