Mets' Carson Benge scores on three Royals errors in first inning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
In the opening inning against the Kansas City Royals on July 7, Carson Benge capitalized on three consecutive errors to score a Little League home run, giving the New York Mets a 3-0 lead. Royals pitcher Seth Lugo's errant throw to first base set off the series of mistakes, followed by a misthrow from Jac Caglianone that sailed over third base and another throw that went past home plate. Benge's ground ball extended the Royals' difficulties as they struggled to maintain momentum after their dominant previous day. The Royals came into the game with a 37-54 record, seeking improvement after losing eight of their last 11 games.
- •Carson Benge hit a short ground ball that led to three errors.
- •The Mets lead 3-0 early in the game.
- •Benge has a.258 batting average with 11 home runs this season.
- •Royals lost eight of their last 11 games before this match.
- •The game follows the Royals' historic 15-1 win on Monday.
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Carson Benge hits 'Little League home run' after 3 wild errors to open game vs. Royals
"The Royals made three consecutive bad errors to turn Carson Benge's short ground ball into a Little League home run on Tuesday night.
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