Mets lose to White Sox, but Senga, McLean show progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Mets fell 2-1 to the Chicago White Sox on August 23, marking a second consecutive walk-off loss in the series. Kodai Senga made his first back-to-back pitching appearances, despite allowing a game-ending home run. Interim manager Andy Green noted Senga’s progress in transitioning to a bullpen role. Nolan McLean excelled with six scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 3.21. McLean's recent performances have established him as a key part of the Mets' pitching rotation as the season approaches its final weeks.
- •Mets lost 2-1 to White Sox in a walk-off on August 23.
- •Kodai Senga pitched back-to-back games for the first time in his career.
- •Senga took the loss after allowing a walk-off home run.
- •Nolan McLean pitched six scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 3.21.
- •McLean aims to finish the season strong with several starts remaining.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Notes: Kodai Senga pitches in back-to-back outings for first time, Nolan McLean 'felt good' in another strong start
"Despite losing 2-1 to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon in walk-off fashion for the second time in the series, the Mets had a couple of things worth celebrating during the series finale.
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