There was a moment on the mound that stopped everything—no cheers, no music, just silence hanging in the air like a storm about to break. What began as a routine cover play turned unexpectedly gut-wrenching, leaving fans frozen, unsure whether to gasp or pray. Kodai Senga, cruising through another dominant outing, suddenly collapsed in pain after a misstep near first base. The Mets’ ace, known for his calm demeanor and killer stuff, clutched his leg on the dirt, his face twisted in visible agony. It wasn’t just a game-stopping moment. It might have been a season-shifting one.
The sixth inning was rolling along smoothly—until it wasn’t. With the Mets holding a solid 4-0 lead, a routine grounder off CJ Abrams’ bat turned into a moment of dread. Pete Alonso flipped the ball toward the bag, and Senga leapt to cover it. But the throw sailed high, and what should’ve been an out ended with Senga flat on the ground, clutching the back of his right leg. Coaches and trainers rushed to him immediately. As Anthony DiComo noted, he was down for several minutes before finally walking off under his own power.
Kodai Senga is injured. He took a fall at first base attempting to beat a runner to the bag, and he spent a long time down on the ground surrounded by coaches and trainers.
Senga walked off the field under his own power, but he’s leaving the game in the sixth.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 12, 2025
That image—Senga grimacing in pain—sparked a haunting sense of déjà vu for Mets fans. Just last July, Senga’s season was cut short by a calf strain during a defensive play, and now this. His injury history already includes a lengthy absence, yet he returned in 2025 with dominance, leading the National League with a 1.47 ERA over 13 starts.
Thursday’s sudden setback came at the height of his groove. Though he left the field on his feet, the concern was etched across every face in the dugout. Given his track record and current form, this isn’t just a blow—it’s a potential pivot point for New York’s season.
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