Senga’s Save Steals the Show | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga got his first career save, but the celebration went sideways when rookie teammate Carson Benge tossed the game ball into the crowd instead of handing it to him. Senga, laughing instead of getting mad, joked afterward that maybe Benge was hinting he should’ve struck out the batter instead of letting him hit a fly ball. The moment captured rookie enthusiasm clashing with veteran poise — and it’s just another quirky chapter in Senga’s evolving role with the Mets, who’ve shifted him from starter to bullpen stalwart after injuries and inconsistency. Listen in comfort:Get a…