Mets rookie Carson Benge makes diving catch in win

Highlight reel plays have been few and far between for the slumping New York Mets this season, but rookie right fielder Carson Benge made one of his best catches of the year on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Vaughn Grissom hit a line hit to the first base side in the bottom of the ninth inning with one out and a runner on first. Benge then ground out for a spectacular diving catch, likely saving a run and destroying the Angels’ chance to build momentum for a potential comeback.

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The Mets achieved their 12th win of the season with a score of 5-1.

“I still don’t know,” Benge told reporters after the match. via MLB.com. “But I know I’ll try to make a play for my guys.”

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Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen called the play “great,” leaving Todd Zeile speechless in the arena. Dictionary.com says the word “beautiful” is used to describe something breathtaking, heartbreaking, or beautiful.

New York Mets players Austin Slater, Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels on May 3, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Jessie Alcheh/AP)

All of the above really describes the capture of Benge.

At the plate, Benge was 1 for 2 with two runs scored, an RBI and two walks.

New York took two out of three from Los Angeles in the series. This was the Mets’ first series win since taking a two-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins on April 23.

Mark Vientos of the New York Mets celebrates with Tyrone Taylor as he reacts after hitting a home run off Carson Benge during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels on May 3, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Jessie Alcheh/AP)

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Mets starter Clay Holmes allowed one run on four hits and struck out six. His ERA increased to 1.69.