Mets starter Kodai Senga was removed in the sixth inning of Thursday’s game against the Nationals at Citi Field with an apparent right hamstring injury. Senga came into that start as the NL leader in earned run average at 1.59, with a 6-3 record and was pitching a shutout.

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga exited Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the sixth inning after injuring himself while covering first base on a groundout.

Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga exited Thursday's game against the visiting Nationals with an apparent right leg injury.

Mets Announce Kodai Senga News After Nationals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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