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Carson Benge Shines as Mets Dominate Padres | New York City News
Carson Benge exploded on the scene with a two-run homer to seal a Mets win over the Padres, his 15th blast of the season—making him the first Mets rookie since Darryl Strawberry in ’83 to hit 15 homers and steal 15 bases. He also locked down defensively, throwing out two baserunners. The Mets are riding a 11-4 tear since Aug. 4, even after trading key pieces. Meanwhile, the Padres, clinging to a two-game lead for a playoff spot, took a hard hit losing this series—with Benge’s heroics stinging especially. The Mets’ bullpen shined too: Nate Lavender, Jefry Yan, and Jonathan Pintaro all earned…
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