After a massive offensive output last week, New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso was named the National League Player of the Week.

Mets React to Pete Alonso News on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Entering the week, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was riding a hot stretch at the plate. Over seven games against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies, he slashed 12-for-30 (.400) with 15 RBIs, five home runs and a 1.452 OPS.

Pete Alonso continues to rise up the Mets’ all-time home run list, tying and then surpassing David Wright for second place with his 242nd and 243rd career long balls.