Kodai Senga struggles as Mets fall to Marlins 5-2 at Citi Field

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Kodai Senga struggles as Mets fall to Marlins 5-2 at Citi Field
Summary

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 5-2 on July 31, 2026, at Citi Field. Kodai Senga started strong but faltered in the fifth inning, allowing three runs after issuing back-to-back walks. The Mets managed to score two runs but could not close the gap despite having opportunities. A.J. Ewing and Francisco Lindor both contributed runs for New York, but the offense struggled overall, particularly Luis Robert Jr., who went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. The series is now tied one game apiece, with trade deadline implications looming for the Mets.

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  • Mets fall to Marlins 5-2, evening the series.
  • Kodai Senga allowed three runs in a tough fifth inning.
  • New York scored both runs due to Miami errors and a homer.
  • Luis Robert Jr. struggled, failing to capitalize in key situations.
  • Mets must reevaluate their strategy as the trade deadline nears.
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With the trade deadline on the horizon the Mets turned to Senga to take the start.

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