"Senga's outing started out with six strikeouts across the first three frames, though he more than doubled his pitch count after six outs during that 29-pitch third inning."
"Senga felt 'not great,' indicating his struggle with fatigue, yet still aimed to go 'six-plus innings' as a starting pitcher."
"Mendoza acknowledged the bullpen's strain, stating, 'At times, especially as of late, we haven't been able to get length out of them.'"
Kodai Senga faced uncertainty regarding his ability to pitch against the Diamondbacks due to a virus, requiring IV treatment. Despite his impressive statsâfive hits, one run, and six strikeoutsâduring the game, Senga's pitch count escalated significantly, resulting in limited depth for the Mets' bullpen. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed concerns about the workload being placed on relievers due to starters not going deep into games, emphasizing the ongoing challenges with the team's rotation despite having the best ERA in baseball.
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