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New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso receives hilariously oversized check for HR Derby

Pistol Pete Alonso is one of the few storylines New York Mets fans can embrace from this disappointing season.

On Friday, Alonso received his $1 million check for winning the Home Run Derby. Not only did he receive the money, but it also came in the form of a ridiculous oversized check. Large checks are one of life’s simple pleasures and if that makes me a simpleton, I’m alright with that.

But large checks aside, Alonso is using his winnings to give back to the Wounded Warriors Project and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.