Kodai Senga

2024 - 10 - 5

Mets’ Secret Weapon: The Ghost Fork Pitcher Takes the Mound!

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Kodai Senga’s surprise return ignites the Mets as he debuts in NLDS—get ready for his ghost fork magic!

In the bustling world of Major League Baseball, surprise appearances often lead to electrifying moments. For the New York Mets, that moment is here with the ascendance of Kodai Senga, taking the mound as a Game 1 starter for the NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. With just 5 1/3 innings under his belt in the entire season, expectations were clouded by uncertainty. Yet, Senga’s unexpected inclusion into the mix adds an exhilarating twist to the already thrilling postseason atmosphere. Fans are buzzing as this not-so-ordinary pitcher steps into the limelight after an extended rehabilitation period due to a calf strain.

What makes Senga so special? Enter the “ghost fork,” a pitch he has made famous during his renowned career in Japan. This elusive pitch gets its name from its seemingly supernatural ability to vanish, leaving batters in a state of despair. As Senga quickly learned how to wield this formidable weapon in his pitching arsenal, it's now the secret ingredient in the Mets' quest for glory. Following his so-called rabbit-out-of-a-hat selection by Coach Carlos Mendoza, the anticipation around Senga’s performance only continues to swell.

In a rollercoaster of emotions, Senga kicked off his playoff journey with a solid two-inning performance, shaking off the rust with sharp strikes despite a rough first inning. Throwing just 31 pitches, his quick adaptability on the mound is not only a testament to his skill but also a reflection of his lengthy preparation. Many fans held their breath as he sought redemption against the rising pressure of postseason competition. The Mets, looking for their moment to shine, hope that his ghost fork can spin them into the next round.

Beyond his on-field antics, Kodai Senga's unique journey from Japan to the MLB is nothing short of a thrilling narrative. His transition showcases the beauty of cross-cultural sporting narratives, as he brings a slice of Japanese pitching mastery to American baseball. Watch out for Senga’s ghost fork—it might just give you ghosts of home runs past! The postseason is just heating up, and with Senga’s return fueling the team, Mets fans should buckle up for a wild ride!

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Mets, Yankees open divisional series today; Kodai Senga to start vs ... (WABC-TV)

NEW YORK -- Kodai Senga, who has thrown just 5 1/3 major league innings all year, is the surprise Game 1 starter for the New York Mets when they open the NL ...

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Kodai Senga To Start NLDS Game One For Mets (MLB Trade Rumors)

TODAY: The Mets made Senga's return official when announcing their NLDS roster this morning. Senga was activated from the 60-day IL and Megill was also ...

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Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill added to NLDS roster as Mets' pitching ... (New York Post)

Kodai Senga, who has made one start all season, is on the Mets' 26-man roster, while Tylor Megill was also added to the group ahead of the NLDS.

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Kodai Senga's return gives high-flying Mets added boost ahead of ... (amNY)

Kodai Senga makes his return for the Mets in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies.

Mets' Kodai Senga: Activated from IL, set to start (CBSSports.com)

Senga left that game due to a calf strain but was able to get back on the mound in time to log one minor-league rehab appearance, tossing a scoreless inning for ...

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Mets stunner: Ice cold Kodai Senga named as Game 1 starter for ... (The Trentonian)

Phillies to go with Cristopher Sanchez in Game 2 on Sunday.

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ICYMI in Mets Land: Previewing NLDS matchup with Phillies; Kodai ... (SNY.tv)

SEE IT: NYC back pages react to Mets besting Brewers in Game 3 to advance to NLDS; On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo ...

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Mets' Kodai Senga named Game 1 starter vs. Phillies (The Guam Daily Post)

NEW YORK — The Mets pulled yet another rabbit out of their hat. In a stunning turn of events, manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Friday that Kodai Senga ...

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Senga rebounds from leadoff HR with 2 sharp innings (MLB.com)

PHILADELPHIA -- Right-hander Kodai Senga stepped onto the mound at Citizens Bank Park and was greeted in his second appearance of the entire 2024 season by ...

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Mets starter Kodai Senga pitches two innings in Game 1 of NLDS ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Kodai Senga pitched two innings Saturday in only his second start of the season, throwing 31 pitches for the New York Mets in Game 1 of the NL Division ...

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Mets starter Kodai Senga pitches 2 innings in Game 1 of NLDS ... (Toronto Star)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kodai Senga pitched two innings Saturday in only his second start of the season, throwing 31 pitches for the New York Mets in Game 1 of ...

What is Kodai Senga's ghost fork? The pitch with so much movement, explained (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Have you heard about New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga and something about his "ghost fork" pitch? and you have no clue what that's all about? We're here to help. (This was published first in 2023). Kodai Senga joined MLB after a career in Japan saw him ...

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Mets' Kodai Senga tosses two innings in return to mound during ... (SNY.tv)

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga lasted just two innings as he made his return to the mound for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the ...

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Mets' Kodai Senga tosses two innings in return to mound during ... (Yahoo Sports)

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga lasted just two innings as he made his return to the mound for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the ...

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Kodai Senga surprise, 'ghost fork' cast shadows on Phillies in Game 1 (The Trentonian)

There were already questions about how well the Phillies and Mets could see pitches for a while during today's Game 1 of the National League Division Series ...

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Mets starter Kodai Senga goes 2 innings and passes baton to ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Kodai Senga slapped the dugout railing in a raw display of emotion, a most unexpected Game 1 starter pumping his fist during an eighth-inning comeback that ...

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Mets' Kodai Senga recovers after leadoff HR, goes 2 innings in ... (The Athletic)

The Mets' ace pitched well after Kyle Schwarber's upper-desk tank job, an indication that he could be an option later in the series.

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Kodai Senga's solid return adds intriguing NLDS possibility (New York Post)

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies saw a ghost and, if things break just so, might just see him again. Kodai Senga pitched a fascinating two innings in which he ...

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Mets starter Kodai Senga goes 2 innings and passes baton to ... (NEWS10 ABC)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kodai Senga slapped the dugout railing in a raw display of emotion, a most unexpected Game 1 starter pumping his fist during an ...

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ICYMI in Mets Land: Kodai Senga returns as Mets start NLDS at ... (Yahoo Sports)

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Phillies' first-inning home run actually helped Mets' Kodai Senga in ... (nj.com)

PHILADELPHIA — Mets starter Kodai Senga looked up at the sky after Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit a lead-off home run in the first inning.

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