Mets slugger Pete Alonso gets a big gift after overtaking Darryl Strawberry for the No. 1 spot on the franchise's all-time HR list

Radio broadcaster Howie Rose read a heartfelt speech, highlighting Alonso’s 53 first-year home runs and postseason heroics. A special video tribute — narrated by Strawberry — then played on the jumbotron as fans around the stadium gave the 30-year-old a standing ovation.

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are currently locked into a tough battle in the National League East division race. Right now, they trail the Philadelphia Phillies by five games. If the season were to end today,