Carson Benge's late double leads Mets past Braves in doubleheader opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Mets defeated the Braves 3-2 in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader on July 29 in New York. Carson Benge hit an RBI double in the seventh inning to break a tie, contributing to the Mets' first series win since the All-Star break. Starting pitcher Sean Manaea threw five shutout innings before allowing a game-tying homer in the sixth. The Mets improved their record to 46-62, taking momentum into the following game of the day and potential trade deadline decisions.
- •Benge snapped an 0-for-6 slump with a seventh-inning double.
- •Manaea pitched five shutout innings before allowing two runs.
- •The Mets scored twice in the fifth to take the lead.
- •This series win comes ahead of the trade deadline.
- •The Mets are looking to build positive momentum.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mets lose 1-0 to Braves to split doubleheader
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Benge helps Mets take series from Braves with Game 1 doubleheader win
"NEW YORK — There are few things more demoralizing for New York Mets fans than facing the Atlanta Braves when the NL East foes are sitting in first place in the division. Having to play them right before the trade deadline feels like a cruel twist in what has already been a cruel season for the Mets, but this time, it was more like a plot twist. The Mets crushed the Braves Monday night in the ...
"NEW YORK — There are few things more demoralizing for Mets fans than facing the Atlanta Braves when the NL East foes are sitting in first place in the division. Having to play them right before the trade deadline feels like a cruel twist in what has already been a cruel season for the Mets, but this time, it was more like a plot twist. The Mets crushed the Braves Monday night in the series ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:30 AMMets lose 1-0 to Braves to split doubleheader
NEW YORK — There are few things more demoralizing for New York Mets fans than facing the Atlanta Braves when the NL East foes are sitting in first place in the division. Having to play them right before the trade deadline feels like a cruel twist in what has already been a cruel season for the Mets, but this time, it was more like a plot twist. The Mets crushed the Braves Monday night in the ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:39 PMCarson Benge helps Mets take series from Braves with Game 1 doubleheader win
NEW YORK — There are few things more demoralizing for Mets fans than facing the Atlanta Braves when the NL East foes are sitting in first place in the division. Having to play them right before the trade deadline feels like a cruel twist in what has already been a cruel season for the Mets, but this time, it was more like a plot twist. The Mets crushed the Braves Monday night in the series ...
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