Things got ugly early for the 2026 Mets, who rattled off a 12-game losing streak in April and never truly recovered.

New York Mets fans at Citi Field showed their love for Pete Alonso in his return on Monday as a member of the Baltimore Orioles. However, that love seemed a bit much given the circumstances.

Gunnar Henderson’s late-inning blast spoiled a nostalgic night in Queens as Baltimore edged out a victory during the Polar Bear's emotional, hitless homecoming to Citi Field.

Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso, the man affectionately known as the Polar Bear, was back at Citi Field on Monday night.

Unsurprisingly, New York Mets fans gave Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso multiple standing ovations and loud cheers throughout Alonso's return to Queens.