WEST SACRAMENTO — Finally, the Mets have their ace back, and he pitched every bit like one to help the Mets finish off a series against the A’s.
Kodai Senga tossed seven scoreless innings, the first pitcher to throw seven for the Mets this season. The right-hander dueled former Mets starter Luis Severino for more than five innings before Luis Torrens hit an RBI single to give Senga some run support in an 8-0 win at Sutter Health Park.
Senga was extremely efficient against a lineup that swung early and often. He used his sinker to get outs on the ground and needed only 79 pitches.