Carson Benge assists twice in Mets' loss to Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Mets outfielder Carson Benge showcased his arm with two outfield assists against the Dodgers on July 24, 2026. He first threw out Shohei Ohtani at third base during the fifth inning and later gunned down Freddie Freeman at home in the sixth inning. Both assists highlight Benge’s progress in his rookie season, with the second throw recorded at 100.0 mph, the fastest for the Mets in the Statcast era. Benge's performance is a significant moment for a team currently facing the Dodgers in a competitive matchup.
- •Benge made two outfield assists in the game on July 24.
- •He threw out Ohtani at third and Freeman at home plate.
- •The second assist was the fastest recorded for the Mets in Statcast history.
- •Benge is the first Mets rookie since Juan Lagares to achieve two assists in one game.
- •The game itself remains in progress.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Carson Benge showcases arm with two outfield assists in loss to Dodgers
"Mets outfielder Carson Benge continues to show out on both sides of the ball during his rookie campaign, picking up two outfield assists Friday night against the Dodgers.
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