Mets' Benge & Ewing Shine in Outfield

0:00This is Corey with New York Mets News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New York Mets are excited about pairing top prospects Carson Benji and AJ Ewing in the outfield. For the second time in three days, they started together on Sunday, with BenJay in center and Ewing in left field during a 10-to-4 exhibition win over the Yankees at Clover Park. Both players made key contributions to the victory. Benj, whose battling for the starting right field spot, went two for three at the plate. Ewing, another standout in the system, ripped a two-run single off lefty Ryan Weathers. Their performance is highlighted why the team sees so much potential in them. Manager Carlos Mendoza raved about their all-around game. He pointed out their smart two-strike approaches, solid defense, and aggressive base running, even in tough match-ups. Ben himself said he felt on time and stuck to his plan against Weathers Good Stuff. Earlier this week, BenJay got a look in center just to build experience in camp.

1:02Luis Robert Jr. is set for his first great-fruit league game in a Mets uniform on Thursday. Meanwhile, pitching news includes Robert Stock heading for surgery on the RASIC Outlet Syndrome, though he hopes to return before the season ends. Brandon Wooddale got scratched from a start due to shoulder fatigue. Zach Thorden is coming up from minors to pitch against the Marlins and Mendoza. His monitoring world-based ball classic arms, like Clay Holmes, who dominated for team USA. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Lincoln the Description. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.