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Mets Shuffle Lineup to End Eight-Game Losing Streak

4/18/2026

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The New York Mets moved Carson Benge to leadoff and Francisco Lindor to third for a game against the Chicago Cubs to address their eight-game losing streak.
Lindor recently produced a two-hit game but has struggled overall, posting a .577 OPS.
Carson Benge, a rookie, started the day with a .464 OPS.
The Mets aim to boost offense, which has averaged 1.5 runs during the losing streak.

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The New York Mets moved Carson Benge to leadoff and Francisco Lindor to third for a game against the Chicago Cubs to address their eight-game losing streak.
Lindor recently produced a two-hit game but has struggled overall, posting a .577 OPS.
Carson Benge, a rookie, started the day with a .464 OPS.
The Mets aim to boost offense, which has averaged 1.5 runs during the losing streak.