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Carson Benge finds ‘pretty incredible’ way to help Mets as struggles at plate deepen

Nypost · · 491 words · By Dan Martin
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6 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Sunday against the A’s, 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.”
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A web search result explicitly describes Carson Benge making a stellar diving catch on a blast to center field by Denzel Clarke during the fourth inning of a game against the Athletics on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mets outfielder Carson Benge (3) dives and makes a stellar catch on a blast to center field by Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke (1) during the fourth inning when the New York Mets played the Ath…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/sports/carson-benge-makes-divi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mets rookie Carson Benge feels things are starting to click after putting together a strong homestand.
https://sny.tv/articles/mets-carson-benge-just-a-matter-of-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Carson Benge's diving catch in the ninth inning helped the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1. He said he dove "still not knowing" but wanted to make a play for his team.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mets-carson-benge-lays-incred…
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“He went hitless Sunday as the Mets were swept out of Citi Field by the A’s to extend their losing streak to five games.”
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The evidence explicitly states that Benge went hitless Sunday, the Mets were swept out of Citi Field by the A's, and their losing streak extended to five games.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Mets are hoping Benge’s struggles — on both sides of the ball — are part of his learning process. He went hitless Sunday as the Mets were swept out of Citi Field by the A’s to extend their losing …
https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/sports/carson-benge-makes-divi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mets rookie Carson Benge feels things are starting to click after putting together a strong homestand.
https://sny.tv/articles/mets-carson-benge-just-a-matter-of-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Mets were fortunate Benge delivered in the 10th inning after a potential rally died in the seventh. Bo Bichette hit an RBI single to tie the game 2-2 with two outs and move Benge to third.
https://usa-times.news/carson-benges-walk-off-single-in-10th…
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“Benge is in a 3-for-34 funk, with nine strikeouts and four walks.”
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A web search result directly confirms that Benge is in a '3-for-34 funk, with nine strikeouts and four walks.' Note: Other search results for 'Johnny Carson' were irrelevant noise.
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web search NEUTRAL — Johnny Carson's birthplace in Corning, Iowa John William Carson was born on October 23, 1925, in Corning, Iowa, to Ruth Elizabeth Carson (née Hook; 1901–1985) and Homer Lloyd "Kit" Carson (1899–1983),…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Carson
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web search NEUTRAL — The Official website for The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. Containing Tonight Show Episodes, Clips, DVDs and Downloads. Everything for Johnny Carson Fans.
https://www.johnnycarson.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Johnny Carson. Writer: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Johnny Carson, the legendary "King of Late Night TV" who dominated the medium's nether hours for three decades, was born in Corning, Iow…
https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0001992/
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“Juan Soto on the IL with a strained calf”
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Four independent cross-references from the Nypost confirm that Juan Soto is on the injured list with a strained calf.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Juan Soto is on the IL with a strained calf
https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/sports/mets-calling-up-tommy-p…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Juan Soto has been placed on the injured list with a right calf strain.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/sports/david-petersons-latest-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Soto... spending time last month on the injured list with a right calf strain.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/sports/a-j-minter-gets-removed…
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“Luis Robert Jr. still on a controlled playing calendar”
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A Yahoo Sports web search result explicitly mentions Luis Robert Jr. is 'still on a controlled playing calendar as the Mets try to keep him healthy.'
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web search NEUTRAL — The Mets are still a ways away from getting their top hitter back in their lineup.The veteran infielder has continued to nurse an Achilles injury that he wound up playing through. But the Mets are cle…
https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/onsi/mets-provide-injury-update-…
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web search NEUTRAL — NEW YORK -- A.J. Ewing’s presence on Tuesday added one potentially premium bat to the Mets’ lineup. Which is important, because three missing veterans could remain out for some time. Here’s the latest…
https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-give-injury-updates-on-francis…
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web search NEUTRAL — Benge is in a 3-for-34 funk, with nine strikeouts and four walks. 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 h…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carson-benge-finds-pretty-…
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“despite just 131 minor league games under his belt and having begun last year with High-A Brooklyn and finishing with 24 games at Triple-A Syracuse before he won the job in spring training.”
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Two independent web sources (one news article and one AOL report) confirm Benge has played 131 minor league games and detail his progression from High-A Brooklyn to Triple-A Syracuse.
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web search NEUTRAL — For Benge, who’s played just 131 games in the minors after two seasons at Oklahoma State as a two-way player, the argument could be made that he needs more experience before he’s ready for Queens. Car…
https://www.aol.com/articles/carson-benge-definitely-wants-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Carson Grant Benge is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He played college baseball as an outfielder and pitcher for the Oklahoma State Cowboy…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_Benge
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web search NEUTRAL — And he insists he’s not overwhelmed by major league pitching or the pressure that comes with slumping — despite just 131 minor league games under his belt and having begun last year with High-A Brookl…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/sports/carson-benge-makes-divi…
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