Mets Notch Another Series Victory Behind A Super Senga

Kodai Senga and Luis Severino squared off in a pitchers’ duel Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento, but it was the New York Mets who pulled away late, shutting out the former Oakland Athletics 8–0 to claim the series finale.

Senga delivered his strongest outing of the season, tossing 6 2/3 shutout innings while allowing just four hits and two walks, striking out four. He became the first Mets starter to pitch into the seventh inning this year, giving a well-used bullpen some breathing room.

Meanwhile, Severino held his own against his old team, surrendering only one run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings, with six strikeouts and three walks. A.J. Minter and Max Kranick would keep the Athletics off the board with their own scoreless frames.

The Mets got to Severino for one run before adding more against the Athletics’ bullpen. In the seventh, reliever Noah Murdock hit Tyrone Taylor, and Luisangel Acuña reached on a fielder’s choice. Francisco Lindor followed with an RBI double to push the lead to 2–0. The eighth saw a trio of walks to Soto, Nimmo, and Vientos that brought home another run, followed by Taylor’s triple and a balk that made it 4–0.

The offense exploded in the ninth. Mark Vientos, who drove in two on the day, added one with a double before scoring on a ground-rule double by Luis Torrens—set up by center fielder Seth Brown losing the ball in the sun. Brett Baty notched his first career triple and first RBI of the season, then came home on an error off Taylor’s bat, giving the Mets a commanding 8–0 advantage.

Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and Luis Torrens each tallied multiple hits, as the Mets finished 3-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 11 men on base.

Player of the Game: Kodai Senga

Kodai Senga had his best start of this young season so far, pitching 6 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out four on four hits and two walks. A healthy and productive Senga would go leaps and bounds for a team looking to make their mark in the National League this season.

Statistic of the Game: First Starter To Go Into Seventh

On top of Kodai Senga’s solid performance, he is the first Mets starter of 2025 to go into the seventh inning. This is big for the Mets, as they won’t have a day off until the following homestand and a staff that can save innings from the bullpen is crucial.

On Deck

The Mets are right back at it as they head to Minnesota to take on the Twins at Target Field. Clay Holmes (1-1, 4.30 ERA) toes the slab for the Mets, while Joe Ryan (1-1, 2.65 ERA) gets set on the mound for the Twins. First pitch is at 7:40 pm ET eastern and will be broadcast on SNY and Audacy Mets Radio 880 AM.

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