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Mets Score 10 Extra-Inning Runs, First Since 1919

5/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 16-7 in 12 innings on Monday night.
Carson Benge’s RBI single and two-run double in the 12th helped the Mets become the first National League team since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds to score ten runs in an extra inning.
Washington shifted infielder Jorbit Vivas to pitch in the 12th, prompting umpires to confirm the move before the Mets continued scoring.

History

Historical Context

In Game 8 of the 1919 World Series, the Cincinnati Reds scored ten runs to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 for the franchise’s first title. That rare ten-run burst mirrors the New York Mets’ 16-run 12th-inning rally against the Washington Nationals in 2024, highlighting how such outbursts remain uncommon and push teams to adjust bullpen strategy.

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Story summary

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 16-7 in 12 innings on Monday night.
Carson Benge’s RBI single and two-run double in the 12th helped the Mets become the first National League team since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds to score ten runs in an extra inning.
Washington shifted infielder Jorbit Vivas to pitch in the 12th, prompting umpires to confirm the move before the Mets continued scoring.

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