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Mets’ Kodai Senga throws 10 straight ghost forks to survive seventh straight save
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It wasn't pretty, but Kodai Senga once again got the job done for the Mets .
Even having warmed up late in Monday afternoon's series-opening victory, Andy Greenhad Senga available and elected to turn to him to try to close out a three-run game on Tuesday night.
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He got the first batter he faced to fly out on the very first pitch, but then the Marlins were able to string together back-to-back well-struck doubles to cut into the deficit.
With the tying run coming to the plate, pitching coach Justin Willardcame out for a visit.
Willard seemingly had a simple message for Senga, as the right-hander threw 10 consecutive forkballs out of the zone, getting Owen Caissie and Kyle Stowers to chase and end the game .
"I don't think you need me to understand the message there," Green joked postgame.
"They were very aggressive all day -- anything in the zone they were taking a hack at, so it was capitalizing on their aggression at that point, Senga did a really nice job changing the flow and getting us off the field with a win."
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Senga remains a perfect 7-for-7 since taking over the closers' role in Devin Williams ' absence.
He's allowed just three earned runs, pitching to a 2.03 ERA over that span.
With Williams potentially expected back down the stretch and under control through next year, though, David Stearnsrecently said that Senga's exact role is still to be determined heading into the offseason.
"It's fun to see," Stearns emphasized on Senga's success. "I think he prefers to start, but his investment in that role, the way he's embraces that role, is a great example for his teammates and the organization as a whole."
