Pete Alonso Hits 40th Home Run to Secure Orioles' Comeback Win

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Pete Alonso Hits 40th Home Run to Secure Orioles' Comeback Win

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Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Pete Alonso hit his 39th and 40th home runs of the 2026 Major League Baseball season during a 4-3 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Trailing by three runs after the first inning, Baltimore rallied behind Alonso's opposite-field solo blast in the first and an RBI home run by Gunnar Henderson in the sixth. In the bottom of the eighth inning with a runner on base, Alonso hit a two-run home run off reliever Tyler Rogers, securing the comeback win. The performance raised Alonso's American League-leading RBI total to 108. The victory moved Baltimore to 76-81 with five games remaining in the regular season. Manager Craig Albernaz praised Alonso's consistent performance and season-long output following his offseason contract signing.

Published 2026-09-22 07:33:22 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On September 21 2025 Pete Alonso's son Teddy is born.
On December 1 2025 Pete Alonso signs a five-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
On September 22 2026 Baltimore Orioles host the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
On September 22 2026 Pete Alonso hits his 39th home run of the season in the bottom of the first inning.
On September 22 2026 Pete Alonso hits his 40th home run in the eighth inning to secure a 4-3 victory.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Major League Baseball standings update and race implications for American League Wild Card contenders. Possible long-term US impact: Affects Baltimore Orioles team trajectory and player milestone records for the 2026 season. Most affected groups: Baseball fans, Baltimore Orioles organization, and American League playoff contenders. Reader priority: High for sports followers tracking MLB milestones and late-season playoff races.