Mets stun Yankees in 10-inning thriller as rookie hero shines amid emotional night
A dramatic Mets-Yankees game saw late heroics and an emotional moment for broadcaster Steve Gelbs. The 10-inning clash ended with a walk-off hit by rookie Carson Benge, but Gelbs had to leave early after his son suffered a serious fall. The young fan’s first question at the hospital was whether the Mets won.
The game itself swung wildly in the final frames. A ninth-inning home run forced extra innings before Benge’s clutch hit sealed the victory.
The Mets trailed until the ninth, when Tyrone Taylor smashed a game-tying home run. He connected on a first-pitch slider from Yankees closer David Bednar, sending the contest into extra innings.
In the 10th, chaos unfolded on Benge’s game-winning RBI. The Yankees deployed five infielders, but a collision between Max Schuemann and Anthony Volpe left the ball untouched. Benge’s hit dropped safely, sparking celebrations. Teammates doused him with BodyArmor during an on-field interview, where he remarked that showing fight was key. Off the field, Gelbs rushed from the booth after his son took a frightening fall. At the hospital, the boy’s immediate concern was the game’s outcome. The broadcaster later shared the touching moment, adding emotional weight to the Mets’ hard-fought win.
The Mets’ victory came down to Benge’s decisive swing and a defensive miscue. Gelbs’ son, though shaken, recovered enough to ask about the result. For the team, the win offered a boost after late-game resilience. Benge’s post-game interview and the BodyArmor celebration capped off a night of high drama and relief.
