Mets Ace Kodai Senga Exits With Hamstring Injury During Nationals Sweep

New York Mets ace pitcher Kodai Senga exited Thursday's 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals with an apparent right hamstring strain after an awkward landing while covering first base. Senga, who leads Major League Baseball with a 1.47 ERA, allowed only one hit and one walk with five strikeouts before the injury, extending his record to 7-3 this season. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Senga will be placed on the injured list and will undergo an MRI to assess the severity of the strain, raising concerns about the rotation's depth as Senga has been a Cy Young hopeful and a key contributor to the Mets' current six-game winning streak. Despite Senga’s early exit, the Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Nationals and hold the best record in the National League at 45-24. The team will now look for alternatives to fill the void left by Senga in the rotation as they continue their homestand. Further updates on Senga's condition are expected after his MRI.