Injured Mets Ace Kodai Senga to Start Game 1 Against Phillies
Senga, who has pitched only once this season, returns to bolster the Mets' rotation in the NLDS opener.
- Kodai Senga, sidelined for most of the season, will start for the Mets in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Senga has pitched just 5⅓ innings this season, making his return a surprising and risky move for the Mets.
- The Mets secured their postseason spot with a dramatic win over the Brewers, highlighted by Pete Alonso's crucial home run.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence in Senga's readiness, stating that the decision was based on Senga's own assurance of his fitness.
- The Mets' pitching staff is relying on Senga's elite arm to counter the Phillies' powerful lineup in the high-stakes matchup.
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