Benge’s Blast & Mets Surge | MLB News

Carson Benge crushed a two-run homer to seal a 4-2 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’s been a defensive force too, swiping two runners at the plate in one game and tallying nine assists this year, five since August 4. The Mets are surging — 11-4 in that stretch — even after trading key players. The bullpen shined: Nate Lavender earned the win with a clean sixth, joining Jefry Yan and Jonathan Pintaro in their first big league victories during this homestand. The Padres remain hot on the wild card chase, holding a two-game lead over the Diamondbacks, while the Mets take a day off before heading to Chicago to face the White Sox — a promising sign as young stars like Benge carry the load.

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