The New York Mets earned a pivotal win Tuesday night over the San Diego Padres, but all eyes were on catcher Francisco Alvarez after he took a 100 mph fastball off his elbow in the eighth inning. Despite the scare, Alvarez emerged in the postgame handshake line with a large wrap on his arm—and a smile on his face.

The hit-by-pitch adds to an already tough season for the 23-year-old, who’s been playing through a torn UCL and a fractured pinkie. Still, the injury didn’t keep Alvarez from celebrating with teammates as the Mets fight to stay alive in the NL Wild Card playoff push.

Mets podcast Shea Station posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) showing the moment Alvarez rejoined the team for the postgame celebration in good spirits despite his injury.

“Francisco Alvarez took 100 MPH

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