Carson Benge, the New York Mets' No. 2 prospect, had a remarkable debut in an 11-7 Opening Day victory over the Pirates at Citi Field. His performance was largely positive, with every at-bat from Benge looked stronger than the previous one, and he struck out twice in the first two innings. He also managed to score a home run in the sixth inning, which he said was a dream come true. However, late in the game, a bird fell from the sky in right field and died near him, leading to fans chanting for him to pick it up, but he declined. Benge's performance was part of a remarkable day, with his parents and friends watching the game.