On Friday afternoon, the New York Mets will open up a series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
They are in the middle of an eight-game losing streak (most recently losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 8-2).
New York Mets Announce Carson Benge Decision
For Friday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.
They have made several changes, including Carson Benge being slotted as the leadoff hitter.
@SleeperMets wrote: “Mets lineup today: ⏰: 2:20pm 📺: SNY
1. Carson Benge RF 2. Bo Bichette 3B 3. Francisco Lindor SS 4. Luis Robert Jr CF 5. Francisco Alvarez C 6. MJ Melendez DH 7. Marcus Semien 2B 8. Brett Baty 1B 9. Tyrone Taylor LF
SP: Kodai Senga”
Benge is in the middle of his rookie season.
He is batting .151 with one home run, three RBI’s, five runs and five stolen bases in 16 games.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Benge Decision
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@RobinBanks93531: “This is a great move if anybody knows ball and knows benge”
@Rome24Dawg: “Dude can’t sniff big league pitching and he’s batting leadoff now 😂 The Mets are a joke”
@dmoesch: “Finally a move that makes sense! Let the kids play….”
@AlSimmons24: “Sure bat the dude who’s 1 for his last 300 lead off”
@Mikevegaag: “My boy BENGE, hitting FIRST!!! I’m not giving up on him, he’s just too good for me. Even with his MLB adjustment period.”
@sportscasterscl: “Excellent to mix it up and make something happen! 👏”
Mets And Cubs Right Now
The Mets come into the day as the last-place team in the National League East with a 7-12 record in 19 games.
They are 4-6 in ten games on the road.
Meanwhile, the Cubs are the last-place team in the National League Central with a 9-9 record in 18 games.
They are 4-5 in nine games at home.
New York Mets Announce Carson Benge Decision Before Cubs Game