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Mets' Kodai Senga Pitches Scoreless Inning in Relief, Still Seeking First Win

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga made a scoreless relief appearance for the New York Mets against the Cleveland Guardians.
  • Senga pitched one inning, allowing one walk but successfully closing the game with the Mets leading 6-2.
  • Despite the successful outing, Senga still seeks his first win of the season, with his ERA now at 8.47.

New York Mets' Japanese star pitcher Kodai Senga made a crucial relief appearance in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Senga entered the game with the Mets holding a comfortable 6-2 lead and successfully closed out the match, preventing the Guardians from mounting a comeback.

During his one-inning stint, Senga threw 18 pitches. While he issued one walk, he managed to strand the runner and secure the final out, preserving the Mets' victory. This performance marked his first relief appearance since his previous start on July 31, where he took his eighth loss of the season.

Despite the successful save, Senga continues to search for his first win of the current Major League Baseball season. His earned run average (ERA) has now been lowered to 8.47 following this outing. His fastball velocity was noted, averaging 97.3 mph and reaching a high of 98.8 mph during his appearance.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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