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New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso appreciates the love from fans after milestone HR (Video)

Pete Alonso accomplished something that has never been done in franchise history. The rookie passed Carlos Beltran and Todd Hundley for the most home runs in a single season in New York Mets history.

It was a 92-mph fastball from Yu Darvish during the bottom of the fourth inning that Alonso smacked 407 feet to right field for his record-breaking 42nd home run of the season.

Following the game, Alonso had this to say to all the fans that have supported him on his incredible journey:

Pete has love for all the Mets fans ud83eudd1f pic.