Senga has looked outright dominant for the Mets for much of the season, developing into a top-of-the-line starter of a rotation that was expected to be a weak spot for the Mets. Coming into Thursday, the Mets rank No. 1 in team ERA while also being top five in batting average allowed.

Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams hit a sharp grounder that pulled Pete Alonso away from first base. Running to cover first base, Senga received a high throw from Alonso, landing awkwardly on his right foot. After completing the out, Senga fell to the ground on the grass in foul territory, reaching for his right hamstring.

Its Thursday, June 12 and the Nationals (30-37) are in Queens to take on the Mets (44-24). Michael Soroka is slated to take the mound for Washington against Kodai Senga for New York. David Peterson tossed the first nine-inning complete game of his career,

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga exited Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the sixth inning after injuring himself while covering first base on a groundout.

Senga retired 15 of the last 16 Nationals he faced, allowed one walk, struck out five and left with the Mets ahead 4-0. After Jose Castillo and Huascar Brazoban carried the shutout to the ninth — with the help of a run-saving diving catch by centerfielder Tyrone Taylor — things got dicey for the Mets.

Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 5-4.

Mets Announce Kodai Senga News After Nationals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The sun was shining and Kodai Senga dominating, with a comfortable lead in Thursday’s sixth inning. And then a mostly perfect Mets afternoon at Citi Field got ruined.

It was a scene reminiscent of the one from last July: Kodai Senga, the Mets prized right-handed ace, was on the ground in pain in the middle of what was otherwise a brilliant outing. And much like last time, Senga will be going on the injured list, this time with a strained right hamstring.

The Nationals manage just six hits as their bats stay cold in a 5-0 loss that leaves them at 2-7 since the calendar flipped to June.

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