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WATCH IT: Pete Alonso gets standing ovation in what could be Mets' final home game

The series finale on Sunday night against the Phillies is a very special event for several reasons.

The duel not only has a major impact on the race for the Wild Card in the National League, as Atlanta has already defeated the Miami Marlins, but it could also Pete Alonso's last home game in a Mets jersey.

This hitter will be a free agent for the first time in his career at the end of the offseason, so if New York fails to secure a home playoff berth, it could be over for him in Queens.

Alonso told reporters before the game that his sole focus was on winning, but was unsure how he would be received by fans in his hometown.

Now, when the big man went to strike against Zack Wheeler When he made his first at-bat in the first inning, he was greeted with thunderous applause from the orange and blue fans.

Watch and hear for yourself…