Mets Achieve Rare Extra-Inning Feat with 10-Run 12th Inning Against Nationals

The New York Mets etched their name into Major League Baseball history on Monday night, delivering a stunning 10-run performance in the 12th inning against the Washington Nationals. This unprecedented offensive explosion led to a 16-7 victory and marked a rare achievement not seen in 43 years, as the Mets became the first team since the 1983 Texas Rangers to score double-digit runs in a single extra inning.

The game, which had been a tense, back-and-forth affair, escalated dramatically in the final frame. The Mets' remarkable rally matched the fourth-most runs ever scored by a team in an extra inning in MLB history, placing them among only seven clubs to accomplish this feat.

A Historic Outburst

The contest remained tied at 5-5 through nine innings, with both teams adding a run in the 11th after a scoreless 10th. The 12th inning, however, saw an entirely different dynamic. The Mets quickly advanced their automatic runner to third base before Carson Benge singled, bringing home the go-ahead run. This hit initiated a relentless offensive onslaught that saw the Mets send 13 batters to the plate, accumulating nine hits and 10 runs before the inning finally concluded.

Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed his astonishment, stating, "It’s crazy, man. Every day, you see something new in baseball. We’re seeing a lot right now. But I’m glad that we’re coming on the good side of the story.”

Key Players in the Rally

Carson Benge played a pivotal role in igniting the rally, continuing his clutch late-game hitting. This marked his third go-ahead, extra-inning RBI in the Mets' last six games. Benge emphasized the importance of putting the ball in play: "I trust myself to be able to put the ball in play. No matter what, you’re not going to score on a strikeout. If you put the ball in play, good things can happen.”

Following Benge's lead, the Mets' lineup capitalized on every opportunity. After an intentional walk to Juan Soto loaded the bases, Vidal Bruján executed a timely bunt that fell for a hit, scoring another run. Brett Baty followed with a two-run single, and Marcus Semien added another RBI hit, pushing the lead to five runs and forcing Nationals manager Blake Butera to bring in position player Jorbit Vivas to pitch.

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Unforgettable Inning Details

Even with Vivas on the mound, the Mets' offense showed no signs of slowing down. A.J. Ewing and Hayden Senger each singled, followed by consecutive two-run doubles from Benge and Bo Bichette. The inning finally ended when Soto popped out, but not before the Mets had accumulated 10 runs, nine hits, and sent 13 batters to the plate, leaving the visiting dugout with a collective sigh of relief and celebration.

Brett Baty, who also contributed a crucial defensive play in the 11th, highlighted the team's collective effort: “I think we’re just feeding off each other. We’re all putting together really good at-bats and we’re all grinding it out. We’re making it really hard on the opposing pitching staff.” Reliever Huascar Brazobán, who pitched the 10th and 11th innings, watched the historic outburst unfold from the dugout: “I felt like I did my job. And then the hitters did theirs. So I’m able to end the night on a happy note.”

Historical Context

This incredible performance by the Mets places them in an elite category. The other teams to score ten or more runs in a single extra inning include the 1983 Rangers (12 runs in the 15th inning), the 1969 Twins (11 in the 10th), the 1928 Yankees (11 in the 12th), the 1919 Reds (10 in the 13th), the 1887 Boston (now the Braves, 10 in the 10th), and the 1886 Kansas City Cowboys (10 in the 11th). The Mets' 10th-inning rally on Monday night will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most remarkable extra-inning performances in baseball history.

Fuente: MLB Official News RSS (https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-score-10-runs-in-12th-inning-to-beat-nationals)