Carson Benge makes diving catch to seal Mets win over Angels
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Updated · Fox News · May 4
Carson Benge makes diving catch to seal Mets win over Angels
9 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 4
The rookie right fielder's ninth-inning grab at Angel Stadium helped secure a 5-1 New York victory on Sunday, with Benge also scoring twice, driving in a run and drawing two walks.
Clay Holmes allowed one run on four hits and struck out six, lowering his ERA to 1.69 as the Mets earned just their 12th win of the season.
New York took two of three from Los Angeles for its first series win since beating the Twins on 23 April, offering a rare bright spot in a sluggish start.
Can a rookie's spectacular catch truly turn around the Mets' disastrous $352 million season?
With MLB's highest payroll but worst offense, is trading valuable pitchers the only way out for the struggling Mets?