Carson Benge Hits a Two-Run Homer to Help the Surging Mets Past the Padres, 4-2

Mets beat Padres for another series win as they ‘create a little excitement’

The Mets defeated the Padres 4-2 to secure another series win, improving to 11-4 since the trade deadline behind Carson Benge's two-run homer.

Carson Benge hits a two-run homer to help the surging Mets past the Padres, 4-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.

NY Mets vs Padres highlights: Benge, Mets grind way to series victory

The New York Mets used a Carson Benge home run to gain early separation in a 4-2 victory over the Padres on Wednesday. Here are the highlights.

Padres drop series finale to Mets, 4-2

Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Padres and Mets played the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday at Citi Field. New York took the first game with a score of 2-1, and San Diego took the middle game by a score of 5-2, thanks to Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s grand slam robbery. Michael King started the game for San Diego. In King’s last seven starts, he’s pitched to an ERA of 3.15 in 40 innings. Former Padre Robert Stock started …