Okay, so get this: a Mets outfielder, Carson Benge, just pulled off something wild, throwing out two runners at home in the first inning against the Padres. The second assist? A ridiculous 103.9 mph, the third-hardest outfield assist in the entire Statcast era. Seriously, that’s insane arm strength! But while the rest of the league is marveling at that cannon, us here in the Emerald City are buzzing about our own: Mariners prospect Brock Rodden, who absolutely sparked our club in a clutch 3-2 win over the Astros.
Mets’ Cannon Arms & Early Season Moves
That Mets-Padres game was a nail-biter, a 2-1 win for New York, marking their fourth straight W. Benge was clearly the star, being the first Mets player ever to nab two home plate assists in one inning. And just for good measure, A.J. Ewing also threw out a runner at home in the second. You just do not run on those guys right now. Elsewhere on the Mets front, they selected Christopher Morel’s contract and designated Gabrial Arias for assignment. The front office is talking a lot about next season, with David Stearns seeming to confirm that manager Andy Green might be heading back to a player development role. It’s all about finding lessons in Green’s success this year as they look for their next manager, according to Laura Albanese. And yeah, there’s even talk if Kodai Senga could become their next late-innings reliever. Their offense is surging too, and Tim Britton is trying to figure out why.
Rodden Brings the Spark as Our M’s Battle
Around the league, there’s plenty of action. The Phillies are hanging onto a Wild Card spot after Christopher Sánchez dominated at home in their 6-5 win over the Marlins. The Braves dropped 4-2 to the Twins, even with Martin Pérez settling down after a shaky first inning. The Dodgers are still topping the MLB Power Rankings, but the Brewers are right on their heels. And hey, the Padres got new owners, José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, which is always big news for a franchise. We even saw Pete Alonso take AL Player of the Week and Corbin Carroll grab the NL honors, huge for both those dudes! But let’s be real, for us, it’s all about what’s happening at T-Mobile Park. Our Mariners, with a huge spark from prospect Brock Rodden, just snagged a crucial 3-2 victory against the Houston Astros. That’s the kind of early season grind that defines a club, showing grit when it matters most.
Rodden coming up and providing that energy for our M’s is exactly what you love to see in April. It’s those unexpected boosts that can really build momentum. That win against the Astros? It tells you our boys aren’t backing down from anyone, even early on. Keep your eyes peeled for more from Rodden and the Mariners, because that kind of fire is contagious and can set the tone for the season!
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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