Pete Alonso has hit his 252nd career home run, tying the New York Mets record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years

NEW YORK — Mets legend Darryl Strawberry has company atop the all-time franchise home run record, and his name is Pete Alonso. On Saturday , Alonso etched his name in the Mets’ record books with a single swing. His second inning home run, No. 252, in his career puts him in a tie with Strawberry, who is a member of the Mets’ Hall of Fame.

Finally, on Saturday night, Pete Alonso delivered with New York on the road in Milwaukee. He has tied the Mets' franchise record for career home runs, matching Darryl Strawberry. Alonso hit No. 252 against the Brewers, a towering blast to deep left-center.