Mets’ Carson Benge records back-to-back outfield assists in first inning

Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Wednesday. The fourth-inning homer was the 15th of the season for Benge, who is the first Mets rookie with at least 15 homers and 15 steals since fellow right fielder Darryl Strawberry in 1983. Benge threw out two runners at the plate in the first inning of Monday’s 2-1 win.

Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Wednesday. The fourth-inning homer was the 15th of the season for Benge, who is the first Mets rookie with at least 15 homers and 15 steals since fellow right fielder Darryl Strawberry in 1983. Benge threw out two runners at the plate in the first inning of Monday’s 2-1 win.

The Mets’ defense was on full display in the series opener against the Padres at home on Monday night, as RF Carson Benge threw out two runners at the plate in scoring position in the first inning, followed by LF A. J.

The San Diego Padres must have left the defensive report on Mets right fielder Carson Benge back in Cleveland.

Right fielder Carson Benge and left fielder A.J. Ewing, both rookies with the Mets, combined to throw out three runners at home plate in the first two innings, including two by Benge, during New York's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

NEW YORK — Run on the Mets’ rookies at your own risk. MLB teams keep learning that the hard way, with the San Diego Padres becoming the latest victims. Carson Benge delivered two more outfield assists and A.J. Ewing added another — all at home plate — in the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Padres at Citi Field on Monday night. It started with the 23-year-old Benge, who, on back-to-back plays in the top ...

Running on New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge is quickly becoming a bad idea. The strong-armed rookie threw out a pair of San Diego Padres at home plate on consecutive plays Monday night, earning two standing ovations and giving Benge four assists in a span of 13 innings over the past three days. Not to be outdone, good buddy and fellow New York rookie A.J. Ewing also cut down a runner at the plate from left field moments later.

FLUSHING, Queens (PIX11) — Word must not have traveled to the West Coast regarding Carson Benge’s arm power. The New York Mets’ rookie right fielder achieved a rare feat Monday night in the first of three games with the San Diego Padres. In the first inning, Benge became the first Mets player to throw out […]