The New York Mets broke open a tight back-and-forth battle with a ten-run outburst in the 12th inning against the Washington Nationals, as they won their sixth game in their last seven tries by a wild score of 16-7.

The New York Mets scored two runs off Carlos Rodón's wild pitch and error to pull ahead of the New York Yankees.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Carson Benge led the New York Mets to another extra-inning victory, hitting an RBI single and a two-run double during a 10-run 12th inning in a wild 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

Mets first baseman Mark Vientos made losing plays on both sides of the ball in an ugly loss to the Mariners on Tuesday at T-Mobile Park.

Carson Benge had a career day at the plate, and the New York Mets were able to leave San Diego with a series win after defeating the Padres, 7-3.

Eury Pérez gave up just Juan Soto’s solo homer in the first inning and was solid pitching into the seventh, Owen Caissie drove in both of Miami’s runs and the Marlins edged the New York Mets 2-1.