Alonso launched his record 19th home run
Pete Alonso launched his 19th home run and Carlos Carrasco got his first win this season as the New York Mets trashed the Chicago Cubs 10-1 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Brett Baty knocked in New York’s first two runs and the Mets pounded out 15 hits to ruin Kyle Hendricks’ season debut for the Cubs in his return from a serious shoulder injury.
Jeff McNeil had three hits and scored three times.