Carson Benge channels Luis Castillo with brutal Subway Series drop before Luke Weaver bails out Mets

Nypost · May 16, 2026 · 157 words · By Dan Martin

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In a play reminiscent of the former Mets second baseman’s infamous error in the Subway Series, rookie Carson Benge made an ugly miscue in the top of the seventh with the Mets up by three runs over the Yankees at Citi Field.

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After Aaron Judge opened the inning with a double off Brooks Raley, Cody Bellinger sent a fly ball to right field, where Benge was ready to make a routine catch.

Common ground

But Benge, who had made some highlight-worthy plays and some head-scratchers, dropped the ball for a two-base error that allowed Judge to score and Bellinger to reach second.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Benge... dropped the ball for a two-base error that allowed Judge to score and Bellinger to reach second”

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The evidence mentions Carson Benge hitting a walk-off single against the Tigers on May 13, 2026, and one source mentions he 'makes up for early defensive mishap,' but none of the sources describe a two-base error allowing Aaron Judge to score and Bellinger to reach second.

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Mets' Carson Benge (3), right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off RBI single during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in…
https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5853343-benge-wa…

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web search NEUTRAL — Carson Benge rips the game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning of the Mets’ 3-2 win over the Tigers on May 13, 2026 at Citi Field.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/sports/carson-benges-walk-off-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mets Scores & Standings. Carson Benge makes up for early defensive mishap with a walk-off hit for the Mets.With two outs in the top of the sixth, McKinstry reached in what I can only describe as the s…
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-scores/94515/new-…

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Claim 2: “Cody Bellinger sent a fly ball to right field, where Benge was ready to make a routine catch”

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While there is a result for Cody Bellinger hitting a home run on 08/27/2025, there is no evidence in the provided results of him hitting a fly ball to right field that Carson Benge was positioned to catch in the specific context described.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cody Bellinger hits a 410-foot solo homer to right-center field, going back-to-back with Aaron Judge and extending the Yankees' lead to 4-0.Exit Velocity: 102.9 mph. Launch Angle: 26°. Hit Distance: 4…
https://www.mlb.com/video/cody-bellinger-homers-25-on-a-fly-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Carson Benge rips the game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning of the Mets' 3-2 win over the Tigers on May 13, 2026 at Citi Field.New York Mets left fielder Carson Benge (3) celebrates with his team…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/sports/carson-benges-walk-off-…

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Claim 3: “rookie Carson Benge made an ugly miscue in the top of the seventh with the Mets up by three runs over the Yankees at Citi Field”

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The provided web search results for 'Carson' refer to the city of Carson, California, and do not contain any information regarding a baseball player named Carson Benge or a game between the Mets and Yankees.

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web search NEUTRAL — Carson was named after George Henry Carson, who married a daughter of the Dominguez family in 1857 and managed the rancho.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson,_California

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web search NEUTRAL — The City of Carson is in Southern California, about 16 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, in the region known as the South Bay. Carson is bordered by the city of Long Beach on the east, and the city…
https://ci.carson.ca.us/AboutCarson/CarsonLocation.aspx

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web search NEUTRAL — Top Things to Do in Carson Tours in and around Carson Book these experiences for a closer look at the region.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g32177-Activities-Ca…

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Claim 4: “Aaron Judge opened the inning with a double off Brooks Raley”

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The search results for 'Aaron' refer to the biblical figure Aaron and do not provide any information about Aaron Judge hitting a double off Brooks Raley.

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web search NEUTRAL — Part of the Law given to Moses at Sinai granted Aaron the priesthood for himself and his male descendants, and he became the first High Priest of the Israelites. [7] Levitical priests or kohanim are t…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 4, 2024 · Aaron accompanied Moses into Egypt and aided in Israel’s liberation. Aaron co-leads the tribe through the desert and performs miracles and mighty feats of faith. Aaron is no mere sidekic…
https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/…

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web search NEUTRAL — Aaron was the traditional founder and head of the Israelite priesthood, who, with his brother Moses, led the Israelites out of Egypt. The figure of Aaron as it is now found in the Pentateuch, the firs…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aaron-biblical-figure

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Claim 5: “Anthony Volpe grounded out with the bases loaded to end the inning”

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The search results for 'Anthony' refer to the name's origin and a restaurant, providing no information about Anthony Volpe grounding out to end an inning.

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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony, also spelled Antony, is a masculine given name derived from the Antonii, a gens (Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) belonged. According to Plutarch, the Antonii gens we…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony

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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony’s Restaurants are dedicated to providing the highest quality premier seafood, exceptional service, and unmatched waterfront views.
https://www.anthonys.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2025 · Anthony is often used as a boy's name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Anthony.
https://www.parents.com/anthony-name-meaning-origin-populari…

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Claim 6: “former Yankees reliever Luke Weaver entered and struck out Amed Rosario and Trent Grisham”

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One source mentions Luke Weaver signing with the Yankees for 2025, and another mentions Amed Rosario and Trent Grisham in a different game context (against the Orioles), but there is no evidence of Weaver striking out both Rosario and Grisham in the game described.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rogers got himself in trouble in the third when he issued two straight walks that loaded the bases with one out. Cody Bellinger then grounded into a forceout that produced a run, Amed Rosario got an R…
https://wtop.com/baltimore-orioles/2026/05/goldschmidt-grish…

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Yankees' Trent Grisham follows through on a three-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, May 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin …
https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2026/05/07/grisham-lead…

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web search NEUTRAL — Throughout the regular season, Weaver showcased consistent control and effectiveness, achieving a 2.89 ERA over 62 games. He struck out 103 batters and issued only 26 walks across 84 innings, maintain…
https://pinstripesnation.com/yankees-lock-in-luke-weaver-for…

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Claim 7: “the Mets already reeling in the wake of Clay Holmes’ injury on Friday night”

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The search results for 'Clay' refer to the mineral clay and a data company, with no mention of a baseball player named Clay Holmes or an injury.

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web search NEUTRAL — Clay has a high content of clay minerals that give it its plasticity. Clay minerals are hydrous aluminium phyllosilicate minerals, composed of aluminium and silicon ions bonded into tiny, thin plates …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay

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web search NEUTRAL — Clay gives you immediate access to 100+ premium data sources (+ your own API keys) in one subscription: no contracts, renewals, or implementation hassle needed.
https://www.clay.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Online shopping for Clay - Clays & Doughs from a great selection at Arts, Crafts & Sewing Store.
https://www.amazon.com/clay/b?node=689390011

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.