**Mets’ Pete Alonso Faces Backlash from Fans for Celebration After Routine Play: “I Just Caught a Fly Ball, Not a Unicorn!”**
In a shocking turn of events that has left the baseball world reeling, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has found himself in hot water after celebrating a routine fly ball catch as if he had just discovered the secret to eternal youth. Fans are outraged, claiming that his exuberance for a simple play is an affront to the very fabric of baseball.
The incident occurred during the third inning of a game against the Miami Marlins when Alonso, after snagging a harmless pop-up, proceeded to perform a series of backflips, cartwheels, and what can only be described as an interpretive dance that would make even the most seasoned Broadway star envious. “I thought he was auditioning for ‘Dancing with the Stars’!” exclaimed lifelong Mets fan and part-time hot dog vendor, Jerry “The Mustard King” Thompson. “I just wanted him to catch the ball, not start a circus!”
Critics have taken to social media, with one fan tweeting, “I didn’t sign up for a Broadway show; I came to watch baseball! What’s next, a conga line after a strikeout?” Meanwhile, another disgruntled fan, who goes by the name of “BaseballBob,” lamented, “I just want my players to act like they’ve been there before. I mean, I don’t see the pitcher doing the Macarena after a strikeout!”
In response to the backlash, Alonso stated, “I just wanted to celebrate the little things! I mean, it’s not every day you catch a fly ball without tripping over your own shoelaces!” He then added, “But if it’s a problem, I’ll tone it down. Maybe I’ll just give a polite golf clap next time.”
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Pete Alonso has officially raised the bar for celebrations in baseball. Or, as one fan put it, “If I wanted to see a circus, I’d go to Ringling Bros., not Citi Field!”
