Ethan Salas Hits First MLB Triple, Pete Alonso Returns to Citi Field

Padres catcher Ethan Salas achieved his first MLB hit with a triple off the right-field wall, making him the youngest player to accomplish this feat since his teammate Manny Machado in 2012.

On Monday, Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso will return to Citi Field to face the Mets, his former team, after spending seven seasons with them. Alonso, who won Rookie of the Year in 2019, hit 264 home runs during his time in New York and signed a five-year, $155 million contract with Baltimore. He has had a solid season, hitting 35 home runs and driving in 100 runs.

In other news, Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle recorded an immaculate inning against the Royals, striking out three batters on nine pitches. Tolle's performance included seven strikeouts over six shutout innings, marking his second consecutive quality start.

Blue Jays fans witnessed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a home run at Rogers Centre for the first time this year, contributing to a sequence of three consecutive homers by Toronto.