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John Cobert compares Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field with Eddie Giacomin's comeback at MSG. Alonso hit his 300th home run, and fans even cheered for the Orioles during a game against them. The article then shifts focus to betting advice on an A’s versus Rays matchup, recommending Jeffrey Springs of Oakland (+225 odds) over Drew Rasmussen of Tampa Bay. Additionally, it mentions Robbie Ray's recent win and highlights Ethan Salas hitting two home runs in San Diego's victory over Colorado.

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On an MLB game night, Ethan Salas, a 20-year-old player, hit two home runs as the Padres defeated Colorado 9-3. The article discusses betting tips for the A’s versus Rays matchup, suggesting to bet on Jeffrey Springs and the A’s with odds of +225 at FanDuel. It also mentions that Mets fans were supportive when Pete Alonso hit his 300th home run at Citi Field, even showing preference for the Orioles during a game. Additionally, next year's Pete Alonso bobblehead night featuring him in Orioles colors has already sold out.

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“The articles describe different games and contexts involving Pete Alonso, with Article A focusing on a game where Alonso hit a home run against his former team, while Article B discusses fan reactions to Alonso's return but does not specifically detail the same game outcome.”

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Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting - Read about the Best Baseball Betting Sites - Learn all about How to Bet on Baseball Ethan Salas, 20, hit two homers and the Padres clobbered Colorado 9-3.

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🔮 Mail from John Cobert back on Sept. 4: “Polar Bear’s first game back at Citi Field will remind some of us old-timers of Eddie Giacomin’s return to MSG with the Red Wings a lifetime ago.

2026-09-17 · New York Post

A’s vs. Rays best bets, predictions: MLB Thursday picks, odds · assertive framing

Mail from John Cobert back on Sept. 4: “Polar Bear’s first game back at Citi Field will remind some of us old-timers of Eddie Giacomin’s return to MSG with the Red Wings a lifetime ago. asserted

game → remind → Wings

Wow, you nailed that one, John! asserted

you → nail → one

Mets fans loved Alonso hitting his 300th at Citi Field and rooted for the Orioles. asserted

Alonso → love → Orioles

Sean Manaea, who may be too young for “Eddie, Eddie, Eddie”: “It’s crazy. uncertain

It → ’ → Eddie

Pete’s not here. asserted

Pete → ’ → ?

I know everyone loves him. asserted

everyone → know → him

He’s the man. asserted

He → ’ → ?

I don’t know. asserted

I → know → ?

I’ve never seen anything like it.” asserted

I → see → it

It gets worse, Sean. asserted

It → get → ?

Next year’s Pete Alonso bobblehead night (dressed in Orioles black and orange) has already sold out. asserted

night → dress → Orioles

I don’t like anything. asserted

I → like → anything

Drew Rasmussen goes for Tampa Bay. asserted

Rasmussen → go → Bay

Robbie Ray picked up his 13th win. asserted

Ray → pick → win

Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting - Read about the Best Baseball Betting Sites - Learn all about How to Bet on Baseball Ethan Salas, 20, hit two homers and the Padres clobbered Colorado 9-3. asserted

Padres → learn → Colorado

Down -197 johndenvers. Why Trust New York Post Betting The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. asserted

Stitches → trust → 2019

Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. asserted

he → finish → black

He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year. asserted

He → show → crown

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