Alonso Hits 300th Home Run; Rocchio Delivers Walk-Off

Pete Alonso achieved his 300th career home run on September 16, 2026, at Citi Field, hitting a crucial shot against Orioles closer Kodai Senga in the ninth inning. The moment was marked by a dramatic bat toss and a curtain call, drawing cheers from the crowd. Despite Alonso's milestone, the Orioles ultimately triumphed in the 11th inning with an inside-the-park home run by Coby Mayo.

In another game, Brayan Rocchio of the Guardians played a pivotal role in a tight matchup against the White Sox. With two runners in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth, Rocchio hit a fly ball that just eluded left fielder Sam Antonacci, scoring both runners and clinching the game for Cleveland.

Additionally, rookie Cole Carrigg of the Rockies had an outstanding performance, recording four hits, including two home runs, and driving in five runs in a victory over the Padres. Carrigg has shown significant improvement in September, boasting a .957 OPS this month.