New York Mets fans furious as Atlanta Braves fans cheer after Pete Alonso gets plunked and is removed from game: "Worst fans in the league"

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso had some words for the Atlanta Braves Tuesday night after he hit a monster home run. He saw a hanging slider and got every piece of it. Afterward, Alonso was caught saying, "Throw it again!"

The Atlanta fans didn't appreciate that, so they booed him as he stepped to the plate on Wednesday. Alonso then took a 97 mph fastball from veteran pitcher Charlie Morton to his left hand. It didn't look intentional, but it sure made the Braves fans happy in attendance.

Pete Alonso would later leave the game after being evaluated by the trainer. X-rays have already come back and are negative. He'll be day-to-day the next few days.

Atlanta would go on to take the first two games from the New York Mets, who may have to dig deep to avoid the sweep on Thursday without their star slugger.

Pete Alonso has been on a tear this season

Pete Alonso leads the league in home runs with 22, with Aaron Judge close behind with 19. Alonso is hitting .231/.323/.546 with 49 RBIs.

The Mets haven't gotten to the start they had hoped for so far in the season. They're a sub-.500 team, but have a loaded roster.

Francisco Lindor has been hitting .216/.290/.419 with 11 home runs. Another area the Mets are struggling with is on the mound. They have a 4.58-team ERA which ranks them 22nd in the league. Teams like the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs have a better team ERA.

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A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

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