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Highlight plays have been few and far between for the slumping New York Mets this season, but rookie right fielder Carson Benge had one of the best catches of the year on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Vaughn Grissom lined a liner around first base in the bottom of the ninth inning with one out and a runner on first. Benge then went on to make a spectacular diving catch, likely saving a run and destroying the Angels’ chances of building momentum for a possible comeback.
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New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge greets shortstop Bo Bichette after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 3, 2026. (William Liang/Image Images)
The Mets earned a 5-1 victory for their 12th victory of the season.
“I don’t know yet,” Benge told reporters after the game, via MLB.com. “But I know I was going to try to make a play for my guys.”
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Mets announcer Gary Cohen described the play as “neat,” leaving Todd Zeile speechless in the booth. Dictionary.com says “pulchritudinous” is used to describe something impressive, heartbreaking, or beautiful.
New York Mets players Austin Slater, Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California, on May 3, 2026. (Jessie Alcheh/AP)
All of the above truly describes Benge’s grip.
At the plate, Benge was 1-for-2 with two runs scored, one RBI and two walks.
New York took two of three from Los Angeles in their series. It was the Mets’ first series win since taking two games from the Minnesota Twins on April 23.
Mark Vientos of the New York Mets celebrates with Tyrone Taylor as Carson Benge reacts after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California, on May 3, 2026. (Jessie Alcheh/AP)
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Mets starter Clay Holmes allowed one run on four hits and struck out six. His ERA improved to 1.69.
