Right fielder Juan Soto and first baseman Pete Alonso both cooled off during the series, combining for just three hits over the three games. Soto, in particular, struck out multip

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

SportsLine's model simulated Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday afternoon's matchup at Citi Field in New York

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Provides Kodai Senga Injury Update After Nationals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets have continued to have the best record in the National League through their first 69 games.

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.

After 12 seasons in the big leagues, former New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos is hanging up his cleats for good. On Sunday, Ramos signed a one-day contract to