Mets establish closer role for Kodai Senga during win over Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Kodai Senga served as the closer for the New York Mets in a 4-1 victory against the Washington Nationals on August 14 at Citi Field. Senga secured his second career save, pitching a scoreless ninth inning despite facing a potential tying run. The Mets' bullpen has been under reshaping since the trade deadline, and Senga has stepped up during this transition. Nate Lavender and Jonathan Pintaro also made notable contributions, with Pintaro earning his first career win after pitching two scoreless innings. The Mets continue to adjust their high-leverage roles as they navigate the remainder of the season.
- •Senga records two outs before facing potential tying run.
- •Pintaro strikes out two in his winning two-inning appearance.
- •Lavender pitches four scoreless innings since his debut.
- •Mets are reshaping bullpen after trading multiple relievers.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' high-leverage reliever unit coming into focus after shakeup
"With a new ninth-inning entrance at home, Kodai Senga is settling in as Mets closer. Nate Lavender and Daniel Duarte showed they belong, as well.
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