Author: David Melendi

Benge Leads Mets to Game, Series Win

Carson Benge can do it all. Two days after he threw out back-to-back runners at the plate, he helped the Mets to a game and series win Wednesday with his bat, lofting an opposite-field, two-run homer to break a scoreless tie in the fourth inning in the Mets’ 4-2 victory over the Padres. The Mets (58-70) completed a 5-1 homestand and are 11-4 since the trade deadline. New York is 10 games...

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Carson’s Cannon Carries Mets to Fourth Straight Win

One day teams will stop running on Carson Benge. Monday was not that day. Benge threw out back-to-back runners at the plate in the first inning of the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Padres at Citi Field.Fellow rookie A.J. Ewing nailed a runner at home to end the second. The Mets (57-69) have won four in a row and 10 of 13. The Padres had seven straight batters reach base over the first and second...

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Elian Peña, Billy Amick, Émilien Pitre Among Five Promoted

Elian Peña will be the youngest player in High-A after earning a promotion. Newly acquired Billy Amick’s seven home runs in 12 games at Double-A Binghamton were enough to send him to the next level. Christopher Morel will be back in the majors again after mashing at Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets handed out five promotions over the last two days. Émilien Pitre advanced to Triple-A Syracuse...

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Morning Briefing: Peña, Pitre Promoted

Good morning, Mets fans! Watching this Carson Benge grab is a great way to start the day! The Mets promoted shortstop Elian Peña to High-A Brooklyn Sunday after he hit .271/.388/.397 with eight homers in 96 games for Low-A St. Lucie. The 18-year-old will be the youngest player in High-A. James Villani has more here. Émilien Pitre (Freddy Peralta trade) was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse, per Will...

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Mets Drop Game, Series in Atlanta to End Road Trip

The road trip that started with a bang ended with a whimper. The Mets (53-69) scored 50 runs over the first seven games away from Citi Field, but a day after getting shutout they fell to the Braves 6-3 to lose the three-game series. Tyler Mahle (4-9) threw six innings of one-run ball a day after Martín Pérez tossed six scoreless frames. Bo Bichette homered (12) to lead off the ninth and after...

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