Orioles’ Pete Alonso hitting leadoff for first time ever in curious decision
Alonso has been particularly impressive as of late, owning a 1.107 OPS over his past 10 games.
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Pete Alonso of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates his two-run home run as he rounds the bases against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on August 11, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Courtney Kramer/MLB Photos via Getty Images Zach Bachar Aug 15, 2026 Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso brought up a comparison to Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber after moving into the team's leadoff spot for a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Heading into the game, Alonso is hitting .259/.353/.480 with 26 home runs and 77 RBIs for the Orioles, who signed him to a five-year, $155 million free agent deal over the offseason.
Furthermore, While Alonso will sit atop the batting order for the first game of his MLB career, Schwarber has spent plenty of time as the Phillies' leadoff hitter since joining the club in 2022.
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Pete Alonso of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates his two-run home run as he rounds the bases against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on August 11, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
according to New York PostCourtney Kramer/MLB Photos via Getty Images Zach Bachar Aug 15, 2026 Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso brought up a comparison to Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber after moving into the team's leadoff spot for a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
according to Bleacher ReportHeading into the game, Alonso is hitting .259/.353/.480 with 26 home runs and 77 RBIs for the Orioles, who signed him to a five-year, $155 million free agent deal over the offseason.
according to New York PostWhile Alonso will sit atop the batting order for the first game of his MLB career, Schwarber has spent plenty of time as the Phillies' leadoff hitter since joining the club in 2022.
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