Pete Alonso on Home Run Derby loss to Julio Rodriguez: 'Sometimes you just gotta tip your hat'

MLB star Pete Alonso speaks to Fox News Digital at The Player’s Party co-hosted by Michael Rubin, MLBPA and Fanatics.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso was ousted in the semifinals of the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night thanks to an amazing performance from Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez.

Alonso was coming into the event as the two-time defending champion looking for his third title but ran into the 21-year-old Mariners outfielder, who put on a serious hitting display. Rodriguez would eventually lose to Washington Nationals star Juan Soto, but it was clear the future of baseball took center stage.

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New York Mets' Pete Alonso celebrates after scoring on a Luis Guillorme ground ball against the Braves, July 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

After the Derby, Alonso appeared at The Player’s Party co-hosted by Michael Rubin, the MLBPA and Fanatics and told Fox News Digital it just wasn’t his night to win.

"He came with it," the first baseman said of Rodriguez. "I came with it too. He was just better today. He did an excellent job and sometimes you just gotta tip your hat."

Alonso got to witness future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols take part in the Derby for the final time. Pujols made it to the semifinals as well before getting edged by Soto. Alonso said it was cool to see Pujols, and Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera, at the Derby. While Pujols was in the Derby between the two, both players were legacy selections for their respective All-Star teams.

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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso embraces Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez after being defeated in the second