ICYMI in Mets Land: Pete Alonso, NL snap All-Star Game losing streak; focus turns to second half

Here's what happened Tuesday in Mets Land, in case you missed it...

• A late home run from Colorado's Elias Diaz helped the National League snap a nine-game All-Star Game losing streak, as the NL came out on top 3-2

• Pete Alonso went 0-for-2 at the plate, but he showed off some nifty glovework to help the NL turn a big double-play in their comeback win

• Kodai Senga didn't pitch in Seattle, but the Mets' rookie has his focus on helping the team win in the second half of the season

• Shohei Ohtani was rightfully one of the biggest attractions of Seattle's All-Star Game festivities, and SNY contributor John Harper writes that all eyes are now on what the Angels choose to do with him heading towards the trade deadline

• Alexis Diaz says brother Edwin Diaz is throwing 125-150 feet every day and has been recovering "pretty fast"

• The 2023 MLB Draft is in the books, so here's a look at every Mets pick from this year's event