Radio broadcaster Howie Rose read a heartfelt speech, highlighting Alonso’s 53 first-year home runs and postseason heroics. A special video tribute — narrated by Strawberry — then played on the jumbotron as fans around the stadium gave the 30-year-old a standing ovation.

Steve and Alex Cohen gifted the fan-favorite first baseman with a painting made from 253 official MLB baseballs that depicts Alonso’s record-breaking home run trot.

The New York Mets entered Tuesday’s matchup against division rival Atlanta Braves with one clear goal: to find a way to get a win. New York had lost 11 of their previous 12 games, plummeting in the NL East standings and the wild-card race,