In his spring and stateside debut, the Mets right-hander showed he is still adjusting — but demonstrated that opposing hitters would have to do some adjusting to him, too.
Mets pitcher Kodai Senga warms up before facing the Cardinals on March 5, 2023.Mets pitcher Kodai Senga throws during the second inning against the Cardinals on March 5, 2023.Senga walked the first two batters he faced against a Cardinals lineup filled with regulars. Of his first 16 pitches, just five were strikes. But with runners on first and second, Senga induced a popup from Paul Goldschmidt and a flyout from Nolan Arenado before he conjured the ghost.
Jordan Walker became the first victim of a pitch known as the ghost forkball . With two strikes, Senga turned to his signature pitch, which starts high and disappears. Walker swung over the top of the 83-mph offering. Senga did not use the pitch again.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Different uniform, same Justin Verlander in Mets debut: ‘Pretty cool’Verlander struck out three and gave up a run over three innings, hitting 96 MPH on the radar gun against the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium.
Read more »
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez solid in first spring catching outing: ‘I felt healthy’Francisco Alvarez, who made his first appearance behind the plate on Friday after he had ankle surgery in the offseason, reported no issues.
Read more »
Mets’ Max Scherzer tests MLB’s pitch clock, gets called for balkNew York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was called for a balk on Friday after attempting to quick-pitch Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles.
Read more »
Mark Vientos the latest Mets prospect to show out with pair of towering homersWith Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty coming off the bench, Saturday was Mark Vientos’ turn to run with the Mets’ prospect baton and wreck opposing pitching.
Read more »
Mets Fans Use Pitch Clock to Try to Fool Nationals PitcherMets fans tried to trick a Nationals pitcher with a ruse commonly seen in college basketball.
Read more »