The Polar Bear is roaring: Pete Alonso's chasing rare Orioles history

Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore with a reputation as one of baseball's premier power hitters. As the regular season enters its final stretch, the Orioles slugger is making a compelling case that 2026 may be the finest offensive campaign of his career.

Alonso continued his torrid September on Friday, launching two home runs in Baltimore's 10-2 victory over the Yankees in the opener of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. The performance pushed his season total to an American League-leading 43 home runs while strengthening his hold on the league RBI crown with 113.

The Orioles ultimately split the twin bill after dropping the nightcap 6-3, but Alonso once again emerged as the headline story.