Trending Now - Alonso's First Orioles Homer Comes Against Former Teammate Degrom

WHO:

NY Post - Pete Alonso, Jacob deGrom, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers

MLB.com - Zach Eflin, Craig Albernaz, Adley Rutschman, Ezequiel Duran, Danny Jansen, Evan Carter, Scott Barringer

WHAT:

NY Post - Pete Alonso hit his first major league home run with the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB.com - Alonso hit a game-tying solo home run in the fourth inning against deGrom.

MLB.com - Alonso's home run was the first of his 265 career homers not hit in a Mets uniform.

MLB.com - Zach Eflin exited his 2026 debut due to right elbow discomfort.

MLB.com - Eflin recorded seven strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings before leaving the game.

WHERE:

NY Post - The game took place at Camden Yards, Baltimore.

MLB.com - The game was between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers.

WHEN:

NY Post - The game occurred on March 31st, 2026.

MLB.com - Eflin will undergo imaging on April 1st, 2026.

MLB.com - Alonso's first meeting with deGrom was on September 12th, 2025.

WHY:

MLB.com - Eflin's removal was due to discomfort in his right elbow during the game.

HOW:

MLB.com - Alonso got on base with a two-out single in the first inning before hitting the home run.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 04:05 UTC)

In a thrilling game at Camden Yards on Tuesday, Pete Alonso hit his first major league home run with the Baltimore Orioles, a game-tying solo shot in the fourth inning against Jacob deGrom. This homer marks a significant milestone for Alonso, as it is the first of his 265 career homers not hit in a Mets uniform. Meanwhile, Zach Eflin exited his 2026 debut due to right elbow discomfort after striking out seven batters over 3 and two-thirds innings, and he will undergo imaging on Wednesday.