Mets first baseman Pete Alonso centered the blame on himself following Sunday night’s 8-2 loss to the crosstown rival Yankees, when his throwing error helped set the table for a six-run bottom of the eighth outburst from the Bronx Bombers.

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.

It was part of a rough night overall for Pete Alonso, who was part of a top of the lineup that failed to produce for the Mets.