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Carson Benge 5-for-5, leads Mets past Padres

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Carson Benge (23) went 5-for-5 with a homer and a triple in the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Padres.
He became the 11th player in live-ball era to do so before age 24, first since Mark Reynolds in 2007.
It was his third homer of a West Coast trip where he went 9-for-25 with three homers.
Manager Carlos Mendoza moved Benge to leadoff after Francisco Lindor’s injury.

History

Historical Context

In October 2007, Mark Reynolds went 5-for-5 with a homer and triple as the Arizona Diamondbacks swept the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in the NLDS, boosting his average to .312 and sending the team to the NLCS. That surge echoed the wild-card era, when clubs like the Colorado Rockies and, in 2024, rookie Carson Benge’s 5-for-5 for the Mets revived expectations for breakout performances.

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Story summary

Carson Benge (23) went 5-for-5 with a homer and a triple in the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Padres.
He became the 11th player in live-ball era to do so before age 24, first since Mark Reynolds in 2007.
It was his third homer of a West Coast trip where he went 9-for-25 with three homers.
Manager Carlos Mendoza moved Benge to leadoff after Francisco Lindor’s injury.

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