Benge taps ball to the mound ... and turns it into Little League HR?!
A defensive failure by the Mets has sparked viral reactions after a Carson Benge comebacker resulted in a rare Little League home run.
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During a Tuesday night game, the Mets allowed a Little League home run following a ball tapped to the mound by Carson Benge. The play has been described by some coverage as a hilariously bad sequence.
MLB.com, The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports are detailing how the comebacker transitioned into the home run. Syracuse.com highlights the severity of the error, noting it has been called the 'worst defensive sequence in baseball history.' Coverage focuses on the mechanics of the play and its status as a potential season highlight for the Mets.
Further updates may address the team's defensive response to the incident.
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Quick answers
Who hit the ball that led to the home run?
The ball was hit by Carson Benge.
When did the incident occur?
The play took place on Tuesday night.
How was the play described by Syracuse.com?
It was referred to as the 'worst defensive sequence in baseball history.'
Coverage (5)
- Mets little league home run on Tuesday night was hilariously bad, & it might be the highlight of their season Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- How a Carson Benge comebacker turned into a Little League home run for the Mets The New York Times · 9h ago
- Mets Morning News: Not-so-sweet 16 Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- MLB team allows Little League home run: ‘Worst defensive sequence in baseball history’ Syracuse.com · 9h ago
- Benge taps ball to the mound ... and turns it into Little League HR?! MLB.com · 9h ago broke it first
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