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When you have to go, you have to go, that’s just the fact. That was the case for New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso in a recent game. Alonso, who’s swinging the bat well in 2023, joined the Foul Territory podcast and told a wild having to use the bathroom-related story, per Foul Territory on Twitter.

Pete Alonso had no choice but to swing at a first pitch because he had to poop so bad after a poorly timed pregame coffee.

That swing? Home run. Then STRAIGHT to the bathroom.

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— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) May 26, 2023

“I mis-timed my pregame coffee,” Pete Alonso said. “Mis-timed it. I had it too close to game time. Running, doing my sprints and I throw. In the middle of the first inning I’m like ‘goodness gracious, this is not good.’ So I was hitting in the top of the second, I was leading off the inning and I said, ‘I don’t care where this pitch is, this at-bat is ending first pitch because I need to go.’

“And then first pitch I get a hanging slider and then I deposit it in the seats. As soon as I touch home plate it was straight to the bathroom. No high-fives, straight to the bathroom.”

Given the circumstances, being able to hit a home run is quite impressive. However, that’s just what Pete Alonso does. He’s a pure power-hitter in every sense.

Alonso currently leads the league with 19 home runs and 45 RBI. He’s hitting just .239 with a .341 OPB, but owns a superb .559 slugging percentage and .900 OPS. The Mets have endured a mediocre ’23 campaign so far, but Alonso’s power has held steady.

Pete Alonso will look to continue smashing home runs on Friday night against the Colorado Rockies.

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It has been a shaky 2023 season so far for the New York Mets, but the one constant that manager Buck Showalter can depend on is Pete Alonso’s elite power. Actually, it is quite historic.

He blasted his MLB-leading 19th home run of the year in a 10-1 trouncing of the Chicago Cubs. He tied the franchise record for most homers before the month of June, which was previously held by him. That’s right, he is chasing himself.

Alonso set the bar during an absurd 2019 campaign that saw him belt the most long balls ever by a rookie (53). This year, he seems intent on surpassing his personal best. Frankly, the Mets may depend on it, as they were batting just .241 before Thursday’s free-for-all. Alonso has posted solid batting averages for a modern slugger, but is currently at .239. If he can get that up about 10 points while maintaining the same power, the 28-year-old first baseman could contend for a National League MVP crown.

Most important, though, is the impact his production has on the team. New York (26-25) is only five-and-a-half games behind the Atlanta Braves for first place in the NL East, despite not playing near its full potential. The mix of youth and veterans could be vital down the stretch.

Pete Alonso will be the linchpin, though, in a lineup bereft of much power. The Polar Bear’s historic start has not been reflected in the standings yet, but if he continues to let it fly, it should only be a matter of time before the Mets fully reap the rewards.

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