The article discusses the performance of Carson Benge, who hit an RBI double in the 10th inning of the Mets' 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks, and the role of David Peterson in the Mets' rotation.
Access the Mets beat like never beforeThe move paid off as Benge laced an RBI double in the 10th, finishing 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI.
He’s batted mostly seventh or eighth in the lineup this season after a cameo in the leadoff spot last month.
“He’s not missing pitches, using the whole field, putting the ball where he needs to, going the other way when needed and that is why he’s in there today,” Mendoza said at Chase Field. Carson Benge rips an RBI double in the 10th inning of the Mets’ 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks on May 8, 2026 in Phoenix.
“There’s always an adjustment period and it makes it tougher when we have got a lot of guys going through it at the same time and you are the new guy on the team or the youngest guy,” Mendoza said. “But what I keep telling him is, ‘Be yourself. Don’t be looking at the numbers right now, there is a long way to go and you are too good a player. ’ Just keeping it simple.
” David Peterson has been pitching behind an opener, but Mendoza also in a sense considers the left-hander as part of the bullpen and somebody who could be used in relief if the situation dictates.
“I think he’s a little bit of both,” Mendoza said when asked if he considers Peterson a starter or reliever. “When he throws that many pitches out of the bullpen, you kind of treat him as a starter because he needs to rest. But I think every day, every game, depending where you are going into the game, who’s up, who’s down, how you are going to use him.
” Peterson is lined up to pitch behind an opener Sunday, but Mendoza cautioned that Peterson (already on full rest following his Monday appearance) could be considered for action if a situation arose Saturday. Stream It Or Skip It: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” on Netflix, a Warm, Light Dramedy About Sally Field and Her Octopus Besti
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