Mets Fans Show Pete Alonso a LOT of Love, Orioles Take the Game | Jonah Tong's 1st MLB Quality Start
Mets Fans Show Pete Alonso a LOT of Love, Orioles Take the Game | Jonah Tong's 1st MLB Quality Start  
Podcast: Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets
Published On: Tue Sep 15 2026
Description: New York Mets fall 2-1 to Baltimore Orioles as Jonah Tong delivers his first MLB quality start, overshadowing Pete Alonso’s emotional return to Citi Field.Mets fans grapple with mixed feelings, chanting Alonso’s name in a night marked by odd energy and missed offensive opportunities.Gunnar Henderson’s late solo homer proves decisive, while former Mets reliever Rico Garcia slams the door in the ninth.Ryan Finkelstein spotlights Tong’s poised six-inning performance against an Orioles lineup buzzing with attention for Alonso’s homecoming.Key moments include Francisco Alvarez’s struggles at the plate, critical bullpen decisions, and the lingering question: should the Mets have held onto talents like Garcia?The episode also explores Alonso’s legacy, the impact of his departure, and how the Mets’ future could be shaped by these pivotal player moments.Can New York recapture its spark with a shifting roster and emotional farewells defining the season?Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesEverydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.Clutch ParlaysGo to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonKALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.  GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.