The first series of 2023 is in the books for the Amazins, and the finale was a big one for one main reason: Kodai Senga. The Japanese importee made his major league debut today, and if this first game was any indication, the Mets have a lot to look forward to from the former NPB ace. An impressive pitching performance from him, combined with a wonderful day off the bench from Tommy Pham, resulted in a 5-1 victory as New York came away with three of four games from the Marlins to start the season.
The Mets faced off against lefty Trevor Rogers, who is trying to rebound from a rough 2022 season.