Gary Cohen breaks out SAT word to describe Carson Benge’s highlight-reel Mets catch
Carson Benge made a spectacular diving catch in the ninth inning of the Mets' 5-1 win over the Angels on May 3, 2026. Broadcaster Gary Cohen described the play as 'pulchritudinous,' prompting reactions from fans and his broadcast partner Todd Zeile. The Mets won two of three games in the series and are set to face the Rockies and Diamondbacks in upcoming road games.
- ▪Carson Benge made a diving catch in right field to secure the second out in the ninth inning against the Angels.
- ▪Gary Cohen used the word 'pulchritudinous' to describe Benge's catch during the SNY broadcast.
- ▪Pulchritudinous means physically beautiful or attractive, according to Dictionary.com.
- ▪Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the catch prevented a potentially game-changing inning.
- ▪The Mets won two of three games against the Angels in the series.
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MLB New York Mets Gary Cohen breaks out SAT word to describe Carson Benge’s highlight-reel Mets catch By Christian Arnold Published May 4, 2026, 12:17 a.m. ET Gary Cohen broke out the dictionary to find a way to describe the incredible catch made by Carson Benge in the ninth inning of Sunday’s Mets’ 5-1 win over the Angels. The SNY broadcaster called the diving catch a “pulchritudinous play” on air as broadcast partner Todd Zeile looked as astonished by the play as he was by Cohen’s choice of words to describe it.
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