{"id":108666,"date":"2026-04-16T01:30:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/carson-benge-makes-diving-catch-to-help-mets-with-bat-still-struggling\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T01:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:30:45","slug":"carson-benge-makes-diving-catch-to-help-mets-with-bat-still-struggling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/carson-benge-makes-diving-catch-to-help-mets-with-bat-still-struggling\/","title":{"rendered":"Carson Benge makes diving catch to help Mets with bat still struggling"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Carson Benge found a way to make himself valuable, even as he is among the many in the Mets lineup coming up short at the plate.<\/p>\n

Sunday against the A\u2019s, with the Mets down by a run, Benge made an excellent diving catch in shallow center to rob Denzel Clarke of a two-run single to end the top of the fourth.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt felt great to have my pitcher\u2019s back,\u2019\u2019 Benge said after the 1-0 loss.<\/a> \u201cI haven\u2019t been the best out there the past few days. I\u2019ve had a couple hiccups, but it\u2019s part of it. That\u2019s how you learn.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Mets are hoping Benge\u2019s struggles \u2014 on both sides of the ball \u2014 are part of his learning process.<\/p>\n

He went hitless Sunday as the Mets were swept out of Citi Field by the A\u2019s to extend their losing streak to five games.<\/p>\n

Benge is in a 3-for-34 funk, with nine strikeouts and four walks.<\/p>\n

But with Juan Soto on the IL with a strained calf and Luis Robert Jr. still on a controlled playing calendar as the Mets try to keep him healthy, Benge continues to get opportunities.<\/p>\n