No one looked more dejected than Pete Alonso. And no one could find a way to change that expression either, no matter the encouragement offered.

Carlos Mendoza doesn't want anyone blaming Pete Alonso for Kodai Senga's injury. Senga was injured on Thursday while covering first base on a grounder to Alonso during a 4–3 win over the Nationals. The throw from Alonso was high,

In what could be a painful loss for the Mets, Kodai Senga’s injury also prompted an emotional response from Pete Alonso, who admitted fault in a play that didn’t end well and directly led to his teammate going down.