Carson Benge's Little League HR Highlights Royals' Blunders

WHO:

MLB.com - Carson Benge, Seth Lugo, Jac Caglianone, Nick Loftin, Jorge Polanco, Andy Green

Fox News - Kansas City Royals, New York Mets

WHAT:

MLB.com - Carson Benge hit a chopper to the mound, resulting in three errors by the Royals and allowing him to score a Little League home run.

MLB.com - The Royals committed three errors on the same play, leading to three unearned runs for the Mets.

Fox News - The Royals' errors included a wild throw from Seth Lugo to first base, a misplay by Jac Caglianone, and a poor throw from Nick Loftin to home plate.

MLB.com - Jorge Polanco returned to the Mets' lineup after being on the injured list since April due to Achilles issues.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field, New York.

Fox News - The incident occurred during a game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The game occurred on a Tuesday.

MLB.com - Jorge Polanco was activated on the same Tuesday after a rehab assignment.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Royals' errors allowed the Mets to take an early lead without having to earn it.

MLB.com - Polanco's return was motivated by an increase in good days managing his Achilles issue, allowing him to restart his rehab assignment.

HOW:

MLB.com - Benge's play was officially recorded as an infield single, despite the errors leading to his scoring.

MLB.com - Polanco's activation was part of a roster move that involved optioning Ronny Mauricio to Triple-A Syracuse.

In a surprising turn of events at Citi Field, Carson Benge hit a chopper to the mound that resulted in three errors by the Kansas City Royals, allowing him to score what can only be described as a Little League home run. The Royals' blunders included a wild throw from Seth Lugo to first base, a misplay by Jac Caglianone, and a poor throw from Nick Loftin to home plate, leading to three unearned runs for the New York Mets. Additionally, Jorge Polanco made his return to the Mets' lineup after a lengthy stint on the injured list, activated following a successful rehab assignment related to his Achilles issues.