Carson Benge -- General News
General News sources for Carson Benge of the New York Mets
The Mets defeated the Diamondbacks 3-1 in 10 innings on Friday at Chase Field, with rookie outfielder Carson Benge delivering a crucial RBI double in the 10th inning. Benge was inserted into the fifth spot of the batting order by manager Carlos Mendoza, a significant promotion from his typical seventh or eighth position. Over his previous 13 games, Benge has posted a .325/.372/.550 slash line with two home runs after struggling early in the season with a .416 OPS on April 23. Mendoza praised Benge's approach, noting his ability to use the whole field and adjust pitch-by-pitch. The manager emphasized patience with the young player, telling him to stay true to his abilities rather than focus on current statistics, acknowledging that multiple Mets players are navigating adjustment periods simultaneously. The victory improved the Mets' record at Chase Field to 12-4 since 2021.