What happened: The fans who caught Pete Alonso's 300th home run ball met Alonso after the game and received signed bats, signed baseballs and autographs on the jerseys they were wearing. They also got beers and a ticket offer for games in Baltimore after Alonso's 300th career homer.
Why it matters: A 300th-home-run ball carries real memorabilia value, so the postgame meetup turned a milestone keepsake into a clean fan-friendly exchange. It also kept attention on one of Alonso's biggest career markers a day after the milestone swing.
By the numbers: 300: Alonso reached the career milestone on Sept. 15 after Wire Report noted on Sept. 9 that he was two homers away.
What to watch: Watch for whether the Baltimore ticket offer leads to another public appearance tied to the milestone ball. Alonso's next games will determine how quickly No. 300 turns into the start of his next round-number chase.