Mets star Pete Alonso received a surprise gift after breaking the franchise's all-time home run record in a win over the Braves.

The Mets may have a better record but the Braves are still a nightmare for New York to deal with. Sound familiar?

Cincinnati's Chase Burns and Atlanta's Spencer Strider were the starting pitchers in the MLB Speedway Classic before a rain delay Aug. 2.

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On Tuesday, Pete Alonso became the new home run king of the New York Mets as he surpassed Darryl Strawberry's 37-year-old record of 252 home runs to lead the franchise.

Pete Alonso made New York Mets history on Tuesday night when he became the franchise’s all-time home run leader.