Afterward, Carlos Mendoza called Alonso “probably the best in the game” at scooping balls in the dirt at first base.

Alonso continued his phenomenal start Tuesday night, going 2-for-4 with an RBI double in a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Along the way, he became the first player in Mets history to total five home runs, 10 doubles, and 25 RBI before the team’s 25th game.