Kodai Senga Struggles in Third Post-IL Outing, Mets Bullpen Secures Win

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga labored through his Saturday start against the Giants, marking his third consecutive challenging outing since returning from the injured list. He yielded four runs on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts across just four innings. Senga attributed his struggles to 'uncompetitive pitches,' a sentiment echoed by manager Carlos Mendoza, who noted Senga's ongoing command issues. Despite Senga's performance, the Mets' bullpen stepped up, allowing only two runs on five hits over five innings to secure the win. Mendoza remains unworried, viewing Senga's return to form as a gradual process.