For Pete’s sake, let 253 belongs on a highlight reel for the team impact. This article was originally published on risingapple.com as For Pete’s sake, NY Mets HR record needs to be set in a win.

Pete Alonso has hit his 252nd career home run, tying the New York Mets record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years.

The blast came in the second inning, but a four-run seventh helped Milwaukee deal the Mets their sixth consecutive loss.