The struggling slugger, ensconced typically at No. 4 and occasionally higher, was bumped down to fifth in the lineup for Monday’s makeup, one-game series at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The most notable aspect of a new-look Mets lineup was Pete Alonso dislodged from the cleanup spot.
Pete Alonso throws his bat in frustration while flying out during the Mets’ loss to the Angels on Aug. 4, 2024.Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Tom Glavine joins MLB’s 300-win clubBut Alonso has not usually slipped like this, his OPS at .790 — it entered the season at .870 for his career — and entering play 2-for-17 in his past five games, which lowered his average to .241.
Against St. Louis righty Andre Pallante, Francisco Lindor occupied his usual leadoff spot but right fielder Tyrone Taylor surged to No. 2. Brandon Nimmo was hitting third and J.D. Martinez fourth on a day Jose Iglesias got the nod over Mark Vientos at third base. Alonso, in a contract year that has not gone particularly well, has especially struggled in key moments, with a .198 average when batting with runners in scoring position.Aaron Boone just invited an uncomfortable question the next time a Yankee doesn’t hustle
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