Mets' Pete Alonso to swing for 3rd straight Home Run Derby title
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso confirmed Monday that he will compete for his third consecutive title in the Home Run Derby next week at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
"It's going to be super exciting, so I'm really looking forward to it," Alonso said before the Mets' game against the Braves Monday night in Atlanta.
Alonso, who came into Monday night's game with 23 home runs this season, hit a total of 74 last y