Pete Alonso drove in two-thirds of the Mets’ runs in Saturday’s win over the Cardinals at Citi Field, where again he carried the offense.

After a lengthy contract dispute with the Mets, Alonso ended up signing a two-year deal worth $54 million with an opt-out. His performance this season and Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent 14-year, $500 million extension couldn’t be coinciding at a better time for the slugger.

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. The Mets will look to complete a sweep of the visiting St.