Mets' Carson Benge excels with simple approach during rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Carson Benge continued his impressive performance for the Mets on August 6, helping secure a sweep against the Guardians. Although he was retired in his first at-bat, Benge collected an RBI triple and two singles, reaching base three times and scoring two runs. He finished the series with five hits and has displayed consistent improvement, hitting.294 with six home runs and 18 RBI in his last 40 games. Interim manager Andy Green praised Benge's ability to deliver professional at-bats, highlighting his growth as a rookie.
- •Benge recorded an RBI triple and two singles against the Guardians.
- •He reached base three times and scored two runs on August 6.
- •Benge is hitting.294 with six homers and 18 RBI in his last 40 games.
- •Interim manager Andy Green noted Benge's maturity at the plate.
- •The Mets completed a sweep against the Guardians.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Carson Benge keeping simple approach at plate during stellar rookie campaign: 'See ball, hit ball'
"Mets rookie Carson Benge kept it short and sweet when asked about his approach at the plate of late.
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