Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams hit a sharp grounder that pulled Pete Alonso away from first base. Running to cover first base, Senga received a high throw from Alonso, landing awkwardly on his right foot. After completing the out, Senga fell to the ground on the grass in foul territory, reaching for his right hamstring.

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.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Kodai Senga goes down with a hamstring injury during the sixth inning of the Mets' game against the Nationals on June 12, 2025,