Overview
- The Mets lost 5-3 to the Cincinnati Reds after Senga allowed four earned runs in the first inning of his first start back on Tuesday night.
- Senga finished with two hits, four walks, five strikeouts and four innings pitched, leaving his ERA at 9.00 for the season.
- His signature ghost forkball failed to get swings early, so he shifted to sliders, cutters and sinkers and did not allow a hit over the final three innings.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza said he is “pretty sure” Senga will make his next scheduled start but demanded clearer command after the outing.
- The result tempers optimism from a strong June 12 Double-A rehab start and matters because the Mets have rotation issues with Christian Scott sidelined for a right hip impingement and David Peterson struggling.