Kodai Senga earns first save while Mets defeat Braves 8-5
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Kodai Senga recorded his first career save as the New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on August 10. Senga closed out the game with a scoreless ninth inning. The victory followed a recent shift in Senga's role to short relief after the Mets placed closer Devin Williams on the injured list. Despite a challenging season, Senga has not allowed a run in his last three appearances. Rookie Carson Benge unintentionally tossed the game ball into the crowd, leading to a humorous moment as Senga sought the ball for keepsake.
- •Senga struck out two batters and secured the save.
- •Benge's toss made for a comedic moment post-game.
- •Mets are 6-1 on their nine-game road trip.
- •Senga has not given up a run in recent appearances.
- •The team is adapting after trading several players.
- 5:44 AMESPN MLB — Rookie move: Benge loses ball from Senga's save
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Kodai Senga gets 1st career save but Mets rookie gives away souvenir ball in comical scene
"After earning his first career save, New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga wanted the ball as a keepsake. Rookie teammate Carson Benge had already tossed it into the Atlanta crowd. Recently shifted to a short-relief role in his fourth major league season, Senga closed out New York's 8-5 victory over the Braves with a scoreless ninth inning Monday night.
"New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga was aghast after rookie teammate Carson Benge tossed the ball he used to earn his first career save into the crowd.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 11, 2026, 5:44 AMRookie move: Benge loses ball from Senga's save
New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga was aghast after rookie teammate Carson Benge tossed the ball he used to earn his first career save into the crowd.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:22 AMKodai Senga gets 1st career save but Mets rookie gives away souvenir ball in comical scene
After earning his first career save, New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga wanted the ball as a keepsake. Rookie teammate Carson Benge had already tossed it into the Atlanta crowd. Recently shifted to a short-relief role in his fourth major league season, Senga closed out New York's 8-5 victory over the Braves with a scoreless ninth inning Monday night.
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