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PORT ST. LUCIE — Carson Benge has passed the eye test in spring training, solidifying his case to crack the Opening Day roster as the starting Mets right fielder.

“I just felt like I wanted to come in and play the way I know how, play hard,” said Benge, the organization’s top position prospect. “I feel like I have done that.”

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Benge’s status highlights three unanswered questions about the Mets’ 26-man roster ahead of next Thursday’s season opener against the Pirates at Citi Field.

Benge has posted a .406/.472/.500 slash line in 11 Grapefruit League games, also excelling defensively and on the bases.

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