Brewers intentionally walk Mets' Carson Benge in extra innings

In a closely contested matchup on August 25, the Mets faced the Brewers in Milwaukee, where they currently lead in the National League. In the 10th inning, with the game tied at 2, the Brewers chose to intentionally walk rookie Carson Benge, who had already achieved three hits in the game. This decision, described as a sign of respect by Brewers' interim manager Andy Green, highlights Benge's growing reputation as a top hitter. As his performance continues to shine, Benge is in contention for the National League Rookie of the Year award, with his recent statistics reflecting a robust batting average of.359 in August, along with a notable on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 1.015.

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