Pete Alonso makes bizarre error for Orioles as double play attempt goes horribly wrong

Nypost · May 24, 2026 · 200 words · By Jake Nisse

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Former Mets star Pete Alonso made a bizarre error Sunday as he tried to turn a double play for the Orioles.

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What happened

Former Mets star Pete Alonso made a bizarre error Sunday as he tried to turn a double play for the Orioles.

Why it matters

The slugger was playing first base for Baltimore in the fourth inning when the Tigers’ Dillon Dingler hit a soft pop up to Alonso with a man on first.

Common ground

Instead of simply making an easy catch, though, Alonso deliberately let the ball drop in an attempt to turn a 3-6-3 double play.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Former Mets star Pete Alonso made a bizarre error Sunday as he tried to turn a double play for the Orioles.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of search results for 'Pete Davidson' (the comedian), which are completely irrelevant to 'Pete Alonso' (the baseball player). No evidence regarding a bizarre error was found.

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web search NEUTRAL — Peter Michael Davidson (born November 16, 1993) is an American comedian, actor, and writer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Davidson

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web search NEUTRAL — May 15, 2026 · Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt, who welcomed a baby girl in December 2025, have broken up.
https://ew.com/pete-davidson-elsie-hewitt-break-up-after-wel…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 17, 2026 · Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have reportedly split, with sources saying they are navigating the breakup while prioritizing co-parenting their The Sad Reason Pete Davidson Split From G…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/sad-r…

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Claim 2: “With runners on first and second afterwards with no outs, the Tigers wound up taking a 2-0 lead in the inning.”

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Multiple sources (mlive.com, AP News) confirm that the Tigers took a 2-0 lead in an inning against the Orioles and that Pete Alonso was playing for Baltimore during this game in May 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Tigers built a 2-0 lead in the third inning with back-to-back doubles by Gage Workman and Hao-Yu Lee off Chris Bassitt.Tigers starter Jack Flaherty got Adley Rutschman to pop out and was on the ve…
https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2026/05/tigers-drop-7th-straigh…

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web search NEUTRAL — With two outs, Pete Alonso did what Pete Alonso gets paid to do and he homered, putting the Orioles in the lead.He got the last two outs of the inning. In the home half Henderson got a one-out single,…
https://www.blessyouboys.com/detroit-tigers-scores-standings…

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web search NEUTRAL — Baltimore Orioles’ Pete Alonso (25) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 22, 20…
https://apnews.com/article/detroit-tigers-baltimore-orioles-…

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Claim 3: “his rushed throw to second bounced beforehand and wasn’t caught — leaving the Orioles with zero outs on the play instead of a potential two.”

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No evidence was provided for this claim.

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Claim 4: “Alonso went 0-for-4 at the plate.”

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While Baseball-Reference confirms Pete Alonso played for both the Mets and Orioles, the provided evidence does not specify his box score (0-for-4) for a specific game.

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web search NEUTRAL — Pete Alonso has 30 hits this season and has 981 hits over his career.Pete Alonso has played for 2 teams; the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets. How many World Series has Pete Alonso won?
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alonspe01.shtml

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web search NEUTRAL — 2/21/25: Pete Alonso hits a long home run to right field during live batting practice from Spring Training.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU4oo_gp77w

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web search NEUTRAL — Why Mets' Pete Alonso had to apologize after bat flipping a game-winning homer. Mark TownsendYahoo Sports Contributor. Wed, May 8, 2019.That was the situation New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso faced du…
https://sports.yahoo.com/why-mets-pete-alonso-had-to-apologi…

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Claim 5: “the Orioles bounced back for a 5-3 win”

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The evidence provided for this claim consists of general information about the city of Baltimore and its tourism, not the outcome of a specific baseball game.

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web search NEUTRAL — Baltimore's Inner Harbor was the second-leading port of entry for immigrants to the U.S. after New York's Ellis Island, making Baltimore a major manufacturing center. [18] After a decline in heavy ind…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore

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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to Baltimore. We are writing a new chapter in our history, fueled by cultural tastemakers and creative entrepreneurs. Plan your visit.
https://baltimore.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — In Baltimore, art is everywhere, but these three amazing museums take things to another level. The famous Walters Art Museum dives deep with art and artifacts from ancient Egypt and beyond.
https://www.visitmaryland.org/10-cant-miss-things-do-baltimo…

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Claim 6: “He’s also added 10 home runs and 32 RBIs.”

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Claim 7: “Alonso is slashing a .224/.306/.439 line this year in Baltimore.”

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No evidence was provided for this claim.

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Claim 8: “Alonso deliberately let the ball drop in an attempt to turn a 3-6-3 double play.”

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Claim 9: “The slugger was playing first base for Baltimore in the fourth inning when the Tigers’ Dillon Dingler hit a soft pop up to Alonso with a man on first.”

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Claim 10: “After leaving the Mets in December following a seven-year tenure with the team”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of search results for 'Pete Davidson' (the comedian), which are irrelevant to Pete Alonso's tenure with the Mets.

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web search NEUTRAL — Peter Michael Davidson (born November 16, 1993) is an American comedian, actor, and writer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Davidson

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web search NEUTRAL — May 15, 2026 · Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt, who welcomed a baby girl in December 2025, have broken up.
https://ew.com/pete-davidson-elsie-hewitt-break-up-after-wel…

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.