Mets rookie Carson Benge shines in 7-3 victory over Padres
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Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Carson Benge led the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres on June 7 at Petco Park. Benge recorded five hits, including a home run and an RBI triple, becoming the fourth Mets rookie with a five-hit game. The Mets capitalized on early scoring, led by contributions from Marcus Semien and MJ Melendez, to claim the series, marking their first series victory in San Diego since 2018. San Diego's struggles continued as they lost their 11th of 13 games. Following the West Coast trip, the Mets are set to return home for a six-game homestand beginning Tuesday against the Cardinals.
- •Carson Benge goes 5-for-5 with a home run and a triple.
- •Mets hit seven runs on 13 hits, securing series against Padres.
- •Marcus Semien and MJ Melendez also contributed home runs.
- •Padres' Freddy Fermin hit a two-run homer as part of the loss.
- •Mets finish West Coast trip with a 3-3 record.
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Benge records five-hit game as Mets win series vs. Padres
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Benge Bombs Padres With Five-Hit Game As Mets Win A Route, 7-3, In Series Rubber Game
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Mets rookie Carson Benge goes 5 for 5 with homer and RBI triple in 7-3 win over scuffling Padres
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Five-hit game by Carson Benge lifts Mets to rubber game victory over Padres
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Benge leads Mets' offensive outburst in series finale win over Padres
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Benge leads offensive outburst, Mets close road trip with 7-3 win over Padres
"SAN DIEGO — Carson Benge has arrived. The New York Mets‘ rookie right fielder officially arrived in the big leagues on Opening Day with a bang and a dead bird, but as the team struggled in April and May, so too did Benge. There were no signs of any of struggles Sunday when Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple in the Mets’ 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. “It’s ...
"Carson Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple, leading the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory Sunday over the struggling San Diego Padres. Marcus Semien and MJ Melendez also homered for the last-place Mets, who took two of three games from the Padres to win a series in San Diego for the first time since 2018.
"This afternoon in San Diego, Carson Benge achieved a feat that only three other Mets rookies have accomplished.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:40 AMCarson Benge records five-hit game as Mets win series vs. Padres
SAN DIEGO — Carson Benge has arrived. The New York Mets‘ rookie right fielder officially arrived in the big leagues on Opening Day with a bang and a dead bird, but as the team struggled in April and May, so too did Benge. There were no signs of any of struggles Sunday when Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple in the Mets’ 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. “It’s ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:22 AMBenge Bombs Padres With Five-Hit Game As Mets Win A Route, 7-3, In Series Rubber Game
The New York Mets needed a series win in San Diego, and Carson Benge gave them the offense to get it.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:34 PMMets rookie Carson Benge goes 5 for 5 with homer and RBI triple in 7-3 win over scuffling Padres
Carson Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple, leading the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory Sunday over the struggling San Diego Padres. Marcus Semien and MJ Melendez also homered for the last-place Mets, who took two of three games from the Padres to win a series in San Diego for the first time since 2018.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:20 PMFive-hit game by Carson Benge lifts Mets to rubber game victory over Padres
This afternoon in San Diego, Carson Benge achieved a feat that only three other Mets rookies have accomplished.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:07 PMCarson Benge leads Mets' offensive outburst in series finale win over Padres
Carson Benge's five-hit day helped the Mets close their road trip with a win over the San Diego Padres.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:07 PMCarson Benge leads offensive outburst, Mets close road trip with 7-3 win over Padres
Carson Benge's five-hit day helped the Mets close their road trip with a win over the San Diego Padres.
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