The New York Mets may have fallen 3-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night, but there was still a clear bright spot in the performance of Kodai Senga.
Pitching at Busch Stadium, Senga turned in one of his most impressive outings in recent memory. He consistently hit the upper 90s with his fastball and kept hitters guessing with his secondary pitches, racking up strikeouts and showing strong command throughout the game.
Despite the loss, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza had nothing but praise for his starter’s effort. He highlighted Senga’s effectiveness and presence on the mound, reinforcing the team’s belief that he can be a key piece at the top of the rotation.
Mendoza also pointed to the importance of managing Senga’s health over the course of the season. Referencing his past success, he stressed that maintaining his physical condition will be crucial to sustaining this level of performance.
While the result didn’t go their way, the Mets took away plenty of encouragement from the outing. Senga’s ability to dominate hitters and limit damage offers optimism that he can play a major role in stabilizing the rotation as the season progresses.
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