By all accounts, it's been an absolutely brutal season for Mets pitcher Kodai Senga. And even when there was something to celebrate, it still didn't exactly go his way.
After a solid first three seasons in MLB and an All-Star appearance in 2023, Senga's numbers ballooned amid injuries this year. But despite his 8.12 ERA in 16 appearances, Senga had an opportunity to go for his first-career save on Monday against the first-place Braves.
Senga was able to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in the 8-5 win. But rookie teammate Carson Benge was seemingly unaware of the milestone for Senga. Instead of keeping the baseball for the pitcher, Benge threw the final out into the Truist Park stands.
Senga could only watch as that keepsake was lost for good.
Now, there could have been an effort to retrieve the baseball. But with it being the final out of a road game, it was nearly impossible to get someone out there in time to set up an exchange with the fan.
#final #star
After a solid first three seasons in MLB and an All-Star appearance in 2023, Senga's numbers ballooned amid injuries this year. But despite his 8.12 ERA in 16 appearances, Senga had an opportunity to go for his first-career save on Monday against the first-place Braves.
Senga was able to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in the 8-5 win. But rookie teammate Carson Benge was seemingly unaware of the milestone for Senga. Instead of keeping the baseball for the pitcher, Benge threw the final out into the Truist Park stands.
Senga could only watch as that keepsake was lost for good.
Now, there could have been an effort to retrieve the baseball. But with it being the final out of a road game, it was nearly impossible to get someone out there in time to set up an exchange with the fan.
#final #star
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