Alonso's 31 homers, 89 RBIs fuel top-five AL MVP debate

MLB.com's latest poll left him outside the top five

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

Should Pete Alonso be a top 5 AL MVP finalist this season? 🤔 “Here he is again. It's like clockwork. He's got 31 [HR] a Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Pete Alonso went 4-for-4 with four RBIs and two runs Tuesday. His 435-foot, three-run shot opened the scoring in a 13-1 win.

Why it matters: His power and run production give voters a strong counting-stat case. MVP ballots are submitted before the postseason, leaving September to shape his final standing.

By the numbers: Alonso is batting .276 with a .364 on-base percentage and .512 slugging percentage through 571 plate appearances. He has 24 doubles, 81 runs and five steals, with eight homers in his past 15 games.

What to watch: Watch whether Alonso sustains his power surge and moves into the leading group of AL candidates.

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