Binghamton Game Recap: Benge’s Blast Leads Binghamton Past Harrisburg to Clinch Series

Carson Benge, photo by Kylie Richelle courtesy of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies

For Immediate Release

Date: August 3, 2025 By: Matt Levine, Binghamton Rumble Ponies Broadcaster

Box Score: Jett Williams: CF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Carson Benge*: LF 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 HR; Nick Morabito: DH 0 for 4; Ryan Clifford: 1B 1 for 3; D'Andre Smith: RF 0 for 3; 1 K; Nick Lorusso: 3B 1 for 2; 1 walk; 1 double; Kevin Parada: C 0 for 3; 1 K; William Lugo: SS 0 for 1; 2 walks; Wyatt Young: 2B 0 for 3; Wenninger(W, 9-6): (W, 9-6) 6 innings; no runs; 6 hits; 3 walks; 3 Ks; Cornielly(S, 1): (S, 1) 3 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 3 Ks;

 

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Left fielder Carson Benge demolished a two-run home run in the sixth inning and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (23-10, 68-32) defeated the Harrisburg Senators, 2-0, in the series finale on Sunday at Mirabito Stadium. Binghamton won the series 4-2.

Binghamton did not have a hit through five innings. Center fielder Jett Williams led off the sixth inning with an infield single. Benge followed and belted a 427-foot two-run home run to right field, which put Binghamton ahead 2-0. It marked Benge's fifth home run over his last six games and his eighth home run in 26 games at the Double-A level.

Right-hander Jack Wenninger (9-6) pitched into the seventh inning and finished with three strikeouts and 6.0+ scoreless frames, despite issuing six hits and three walks. Wenninger earned his ninth win of the season. Wenninger stranded runners on the corners in the fourth inning and worked around a leadoff double in the frame. 

Right-hander Joshua Cornielly finished the final three innings of the game and recorded his first save of the season and the first of his Double-A career. Cornielly recorded three strikeouts and allowed two hits over three scoreless frames in relief.

Harrisburg (14-18, 48-53) starter Jake Bennett twirled five no-hit innings with two strikeouts and issued three walks. Right-hander Hyun-il Choi (4-4) came in to relieve Bennett in the sixth inning and allowed back-to-back hits to Williams (single) and Benge (two-run home run).

The Rumble Ponies open a six-game road series against the Somerset Patriots (Double-A, New York Yankees) on Tuesday at TD Bank Ballpark. First pitch is set for 12 p.m. and the games will be broadcast on WNBF News Radio 1290 & 92.1 FM.

Postgame Notes: Williams went 1-for-3 with a run and a walk…Third baseman Nick Lorusso doubled in the seventh inning and extended his hit streak to eight games, which ties a season-best.

Carson Benge (@Mets No. 4 prospect) blasts it OUT OF SIGHT 💣@MLBPipeline's No. 68 prospect demolishes his 5th HR over his last 6 games

It's Benge's 8th HR in 26 Double-A games

📏 427 feet
🔥 107.3 mph

🎠 x #NeedForSteed x @MetsPlayerDev pic.twitter.com/hstOFymNjv

— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) August 3, 2025