Tag: 2026 Opening Day

Morning Briefing: Mets’ Bats Get Off to Rip-Roaring Start

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets kicked off the 2026 season with a huge home win on Opening Day, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7. Carson Benge had a dream MLB debut and the entire offense was firing on all cylinders making for a fun home opener at Citi Field. The Mets will have a customary day off on Friday before returning to Citi Field on Saturday for the second game of the series. It...

Carson Benge Has Dream MLB Debut

Carson Benge had a major league debut every kid dreams of on Thursday. The 23-year-old took the field on Opening Day to a huge ovation from the Citi Field crowd when the players were introduced during pregame ceremonies and then when he jogged out into the outfield for the first time. Benge picked up right where he left off this spring. He reached base three times on Thursday, going 1-for-3 with...