The New York Mets were one good throw away from potentially sending their Sunday night game against the New York Yankees to the top of the ninth inning tied. Instead, first baseman Pete Alonso air-mailed an attempted play at home plate,

Alonso has never been known for his defense, but his bat has put him in early MVP conversations after he signed a prove-it deal over the offseason following a disappointing 2024. He's been an integral part of far more Mets wins than losses this season.

A major deciding factor in the weekend series between the New York Mets and New York Yankees came down to an errant throw by Pete Alonso in the 8th inning with