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Rookie Benge Smashes Mets Hit Record!
20 Sep
Summary
- Carson Benge broke Pete Alonso's Mets rookie hit record.
- Francisco Alvarez hit a go-ahead three-run home run.
- Mets retired Carlos Beltran's number in a pregame ceremony.
Carson Benge etched his name in the Mets' history books on Saturday, shattering Pete Alonso's rookie record for hits in a single season. His record-breaking hit, a check-swing dribbler in the eighth inning, also contributed to the Mets' eventual 10-3 triumph over the struggling Phillies. This marked Benge's 11th game with at least three hits during his remarkable rookie campaign.
The Mets' victory was fueled by a significant offensive surge. Francisco Alvarez delivered a game-changing moment with a three-run home run in the fifth inning, erasing an early deficit. The bullpen's struggles allowed the Mets to capitalize, with additional runs scored against them throughout the later innings.
Beyond the on-field action, the day was also marked by significant franchise milestones. The Mets honored Carlos Beltran by retiring his number in an emotional pregame ceremony. Longtime radio announcer Howie Rose also delivered a farewell speech, with his final broadcast expected to be on Sunday.
