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

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.

After winning the opener, the Mets will look to grab the series against the Nationals at 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday at Citi Field.

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 pitched a six-hitter for the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 for their fifth straight win.

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.

Kodai Senga put together a dominant performance before he exited Thursday's game with an injury. He allowed just one hit against the Washington Nationals.

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.

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.

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

Righties don’t bother the Washington Nationals much. They boast low strikeout (19.7%) and walk rates (7.7%) with a .242/.311/.401 slash line. A BABIP of .279 against righties could indicate positive regression on the horizon.