Leagues Cup: NYCFC Taken Out By Toluca

 

Toluca fans celebrating their tying goal late in the first half. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club lost a hard-fought battle with Deportivo Toluca FC, 2-1, in the Leagues Cup at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.

Alonso Hits No. 250, Closes In On Mets Team Record

 

Pete Alonso at bat in the first inning on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Jason Schott.

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is on the verge of making team history, and that became closer to reality on Saturday. 

In the first inning of the Mets’ 12-6 win over the San Francisco Giants, Alonso crushed a three-run home run to left-center field off Kai-Wei Teng.

This was the 250th home run of Alonso’s career, making him the 23rd active player to reach that plateau.

More importantly, it pulls Pete within two of Darryl Strawberry’s Mets franchise home run record of 252.

It was Alonso’s 24th homer of the season, and the second straight game he has hit one. His solo shot on Friday night broke an 0-for-19 stretch.

Alonso now has 86 RBI on the season - fourth-most in MLB, behind only Kyle Schwarber and Eugenio Suarez, who each have 87, and Cal Raleigh, who leads the way with 88.

That puts him already within two of matching the 88 RBI he had last season. He has had 100 RBI three times in his career - 120 RBI in 2019, a career-high 131 in 2022, and 118 in ‘23.

2019 was also the year he set the MLB rookie record with 53 home runs. He had at least 40 a pair of other times, which won’t be a shock - 40 in 2022 and 46 in ‘23.

On Sunday night, Pete and his wife Haley, along with The Alonso Foundation, will be hosting their inaugural “Movie At The Park” charity event. It will feature a screening of an iconic baseball movie, along with food and drinks, plus much more. All proceeds from the event will benefit his foundation’s core mission of supporting underserved youth, veterans, and animal welfare initiatives.

NYCFC Shuts Out Leon As Leagues Cup Rolls On

NYCFC celebrating their goal in the opening minutes. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club scored a pair of early goals on the way to a 2-0 win over Club Leon SIS on Friday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium in their second Leagues Cup match.

Leagues Cup: Red Bulls Get Walk-Off Win Over Chivas

 

Rafael Mosquera of the Red Bulls sending in this corner kick in the 28th minute. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Red Bulls won their Leagues Cup opener in thrilling fashion, as they beat Chivas Guadalajara, 1-0, on Thursday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Mets To Host Two-Day Food Drive At Citi Field Starting Friday Night

 

The Mets will host their annual Summer Food Drive pregame this Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2 ahead of their games with the San Francisco Giants.

NYCFC Pounded By Puebla In Leagues Cup Opener

NYCFC's Seymour Reid looks to gain position against a Puebla player. Provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club lost the opening game of the Leagues Cup, as they were shutout by Mexican side Club Puebla, 3-0, on Tuesday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium. 

Jonny Jolts NYCFC Early, Martinez Delivers Late In Dallas

 

Jonny Shore after his goal. Provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club closed out their road trip with a 4-3 win over FC Dallas on Friday night.