The Mets shut out the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon as "The Polar Bear" hit his 232nd career home run.

Pete Alonso is feeling as locked-in as he ever has as a professional, but he knows he's not the only reason for the New York Mets' fast start.

After a lengthy contract dispute with the Mets, Alonso ended up signing a two-year deal worth $54 million with an opt-out.

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