"Senga yielded two runs on four hits with nine strikeouts and three walks. His fastball reached 99.2 mph, he threw seven different pitches that generated 17 swings and misses, and his ghost fork looked as mystifying as ever to generate four strikeouts."
"It was a great start to the year, Senga told reporters through his translator, Hiro Fujiwara. It makes me excited for this year. Being out there, I could start to deduce, What is this hitter thinking? What are they looking for? What's something that they're not looking for?'"
"Suddenly, the dream of having three frontline starters can dance through the heads of Mets brass. Freddy Peralta and Nolan McLean are the unquestioned 1-2 punch of the rotation, but Senga providing even a shred of his superb 2023 rookie season in which he posted a 2.98 ERA and 202 strikeouts would be a."
Kodai Senga entered the 2026 season as a wild card for the Mets' rotation due to past injuries. After a demotion to Triple-A, he secured the No. 5 role. In his first start, Senga allowed two runs on four hits, striking out nine batters. His fastball reached 99.2 mph, and he showcased his ghost fork pitch effectively. Senga expressed excitement about his performance and the ability to read hitters, reigniting hopes for a strong season and a competitive rotation for the Mets.
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