Homers on the road
Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets is welcomed home after his two-run home run. (May 12, 2011) Credit: Getty Images
On Thursday night, Carlos Beltran became the eighth Met in team history to hit three home runs in a game. Here's a look at the eight Mets who have accomplished the feat. Interestingly, none of them have done it at home.
| PLAYER | STADIUM | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Beltran | Coors Field (Colorado) | May 13, 2011 |
| Jose Reyes | Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia) | Aug. 15, 2006 |
| Edgardo Alfonzo | Astrodome (Houston) | Aug. 30, 1999 |
| Gary Carter | Jack Murphy Stadium (San Diego) | Sept. 3, 1985 |
| Darryl Strawberry | Wrigley Field (Chicago) | Aug. 5, 1985 |
| Claudell Washington | Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles) | June 22, 1980 |
| Dave Kingman | Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles) | June 4, 1976 |
| Jim Hickman | Busch Stadium (St. Louis) | Sept. 3, 1965 |
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