Pete Alonso makes bizarre error for Orioles as double play attempt goes horribly wrong
Pete Alonso, playing for the Orioles, made a notable error during a game against the Tigers while attempting a double play. Instead of catching a pop-up, he let the ball drop, leading to a missed opportunity for an out. Despite this mishap, the Orioles won the game 5-3, with Alonso struggling at the plate.
- ▪Pete Alonso attempted to turn a double play but made an error by letting a pop-up drop.
- ▪The error resulted in the Tigers having runners on first and second with no outs.
- ▪The Orioles ultimately won the game 5-3 despite Alonso going 0-for-4 at the plate.
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MLB Pete Alonso makes bizarre error for Orioles as double play attempt goes horribly wrong By Jake Nisse Published May 24, 2026, 6:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Former Mets star Pete Alonso made a bizarre error Sunday as he tried to turn a double play for the Orioles. 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. 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. Pete Alonso has played a Gold Glove-caliber 1st base for the Orioles this season.However, he committed an error here, as it looked like he thought he could set up a double play.
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