The New York Mets rookie notched home run No. 40 of the season, breaking the MLB’s rookie record. It comes coming in game 124 of 162. Lonzo is just a dozen behind the Yankees' Aaron Judge for the single season rookie record.
The Mets improved to 64-60 on the season with an 11-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. The homer was hit in Kansas City, but the ball has been returned to Alonso.