Kodai Senga's return to the mound was a notable event for the New York Mets, facing off against Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins. Senga, who had a stellar start to his MLB career against the Marlins two years ago, struggled initially, allowing four runs in his first game back from injuries that limited him in 2024. Although Senga matched Alcantara in strikeouts, with eight over five innings, the Mets couldn’t capitalize on his pitching, ultimately losing 4-2. The game was characterized by unfortunate errors, including two from Francisco Lindor that allowed scoring opportunities for the Marlins.

Despite the loss, Senga demonstrated flashes of his potential, particularly in the third inning where he retired the side after allowing early runs. The Mets tied the game briefly with contributions from Brandon Nimmo and Luisangel Acuña before faltering again in the fourth inning due to errors that led to more Marlin runs. With the series now tied, the Mets must regroup quickly as they face the Marlins again, looking to gain momentum on their road trip.