Spring training isn’t just warmups and easygoing drills; it’s as close to the real thing as baseball gets before Opening Day. And just like in an actual game, the occasional mishap is bound to happen. That’s exactly what went down on Thursday when New York Mets star Pete Alonso had an unsettling moment on the field. During infield drills, Alonso took an awkward fall at first base and stayed down for a moment, visibly in pain.
Pete Alonso Had A Scare During Spring Training
Mets insider Anthony DiComo reported the incident on X, noting that Alonso went inside to get checked out but returned to the field shortly after, seemingly no worse for wear:
“Scary moment at Mets camp this morning as Pete Alonso took a tumble at first base and was down for a moment during infield drills.