Mets struggle as Kodai Senga falters in return against Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The New York Mets faced the Cincinnati Reds on June 16, 2026, with Kodai Senga starting after returning from the injured list. Senga's first inning was marred by a three-run home run and five runs overall in four innings pitched, contributing to the team's struggles. Despite a two-run homer from Mark Vientos later in the game, the Mets left eleven runners on base and could not close the gap. The loss followed a heavy defeat the previous day, continuing a troubling trend for the Mets.
- •Kodai Senga allows four runs in four innings against the Reds.
- •Sal Stewart hits a three-run homer in the first inning.
- •Mark Vientos connects for a two-run homer in the sixth.
- •Mets leave eleven runners on base throughout the game.
- •Mets play the final game against the Reds on June 17.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mets fail to recover from another faltering starter
"Kodai Senga’s rough first inning proved too deep a hole to dig out of.
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