New York. New York Mets right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga was forced to leave Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning.The exit occurred after suffering an apparent injury to the right hamstring while trying to cover first base.The incident occurred when Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams hit a ground ball to Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. Alonso made the throw to first base, while Senga moved to cover the bag.The launch was high and the Japanese pitcher seemed to lose his balance while attempting the reception, resulting in a fall that left him visibly affected.Senga remained on the Citi Field field for several minutes, attended to by the team’s medical staff.
Although he was removed from the game, the right-handed player was able to walk off on his own.
Before the injury, the pitcher completed 5.2 scoreless innings, reducing his effectiveness to 1.47, the best in the Major Leagues.His mastery had been key to keeping the Nationals’ offensive at bay.
