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Mets rookie Pete Alonso commits to All-Star Home Run Derby

The former Plant High and Florida slugger enters Friday tied for second in the majors with 27 homers, then goes out and hits No. 28.

Mets rookie Pete Alonso watches his three-run homer during the first inning against the Yankees on June 11, 2019. [KATHY WILLENS | Associated Press]

Mets rookie Pete Alonso watches his three-run homer during the first inning against the Yankees on June 11, 2019. [KATHY WILLENS | Associated Press]

NEW YORK — Mets rookie Pete Alonso plans to compete in the Home Run Derby during All-Star week in Cleveland.