Mets rookie Carson Benge makes diving catch in victory

Highlight plays have been few and far between for the flagging New York Mets this season, but rookie right fielder Carson Benge made one of the best catches of the year on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Vaughn Grissom hit a line drive to the first base side in the bottom of the ninth inning with one out and a runner on first. Benge then prepared for a spectacular dive, likely saving a run and destroying the Angels’ chances of building momentum for a potential comeback.

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The Mets rolled to a 5-1 win for their 12th victory of the season.

“I dove without knowing it,” 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 broadcaster Gary Cohen called the play “magnificent,” which left Todd Zeile speechless in the booth. Dictionary.com says “pulchritudinous” is used to describe something breathtaking, 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 accurately describes the capture of Benge.

At the plate, Benge was 1-for-2 with two runs scored, one RBI and two walks.

New York has won two out of three in Los Angeles in their series. It was the Mets’ first series victory since winning two games against 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 in 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.