Kodai Senga Strikes Out Nine in Hard-Throwing 2026 Debut

Kodai Senga (0-1) took the loss in his 2026 debut, a 3-0 shutout against the Cardinals. Despite the result, Senga was effective, striking out nine batters across six innings while allowing two runs on four hits and three walks. He showcased increased velocity, with his four-seam fastballs averaging 97.4 mph—up 2.7 mph from last season—and noted he felt good during the outing, though the Mets' lineup was silenced.