The New York Mets improved to 2-0 in World Baseball Classic play by defeating Israel 4-2 at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. Carson Benge opened the scoring with a solo home run, while David Peterson and Christian Scott both excelled on the mound, combining for seven strikeouts. Despite Israel tying the game with a home run and later taking the lead, the Mets rallied in the eighth with key singles from Ji Hwan Bae, Jacob Reimer, and Yohairo Cuevas. The Mets will continue Grapefruit League play tomorrow against the Nationals, with Justin Hagenman starting.
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