San Diego Padres at New York Mets

Did the Padres read the scouting reports on Mets right fielder Carson Benge? Apparently not, even after the Mets’ victory over the Nationals Saturday, when Benge threw out outfielder Andrew Pinckney to end the seventh inning. San Diego decided to run on him twice in the first inning of Monday's game against the Mets, and Benge threw out both of them on back-to-back plays, becoming the first player in franchise history to throw out two runners at home in the same inning. Those putouts proved pivotal in helping New York nab the series opener, 2-1, at Citi Field. With runners on first and second, one out and Mets right-hander Nolan McLean on the mound, Ty France singled to right-center field. Jake Cronenworth attempted to score from second, but he was easily thrown out at the plate by Benge, whose throw clocked in at 99.9 mph.