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MLB·INJURY·September 15, 2026 08:46 PM ET

Carson Benge injury delay stops play in fifth inning

Game paused with the score at 3-2.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read
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What happened: Play was halted in the bottom of the fifth during an injury delay involving Carson Benge. The stoppage came with the score at 3-2.

Why it matters: A mid-game delay can affect late-inning availability and force an immediate reshuffle if Benge cannot continue. It also adds to a run of health interruptions for Carson Benge after earlier injury-related exits and delays this season.

By the numbers: Wire Report has already logged two earlier Benge injury stories in 2026: an exit during the third inning on May 16 and another injury stoppage in the bottom of the seventh on Sept. 5.

What to watch: The next key update is whether Benge returns after the delay or is removed from the game. Any official postgame status would clarify whether this was a brief stoppage or another longer interruption.

Sources

  • @ESPN 

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