Kodai Senga attributes lucky run as reason Mets ace sports NL-best ER

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Acce s the Mets beat like never before  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time  texting with Mike Puma  about the inside buzz on the Mets.  Kodai Senga opened Friday with the best ERA in the National League and his 1.16 mark through seven starts is bettered only by the Yankees Max Frieds 1.05.  But Senga isnt interested in looking too much into his succe s through seven starts, in part because he doesnt feel he deserves it.  I look at all the numbers, Senga said through an interpreter prior to the in the series opener against the Cubs on Friday at Citi Field. Theres not a single number or stat I take for granted. Theyre all important. But right now, my results and stats are not really reflective of what I feel Im putting out there on the mound.  Instead, Senga said hes the recipient of good fortune.  I feel like Im getting lucky on a lot of plays, Senga said. I think throughout the season, if I can fill in the gap with my performance as much as po sible, I can be closer to my true form.  Explore More  For instance, Senga i sued a season-high five walks against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.  Still,  Bryce Harper Jersey he managed to hold the Diamondbacks scorele s over his six innings in the win.  Senga hasnt allowed more than two earned runs in any of his outings this season, but has also recorded an out after the sixth inning just once this year.  Whatever Sengas disappointments may be, the Mets will take the results as he leads a rotation that tops the majors in ERA (2.71 heading into Friday) and has exceeded all expectations.  Kodai Senga pitches during the Mets win over the Athletics on April 13, 2025.  Getty Images  Although hes striking out fewer batters and walking more than his rookie season two years ago, hes also not allowing as many homers.  Hes also throwing his deadly forkball slightly more than two years ago and dominating opposing hitters even more with it.  Sengas four-seamer has been hit harder than it was in 2023, but hes also doing well with his newfound sinker.  But as Senga learned last season, his most important attribute this year might be his health.  Kodai Senga warms up during the first inning of the Mets win over the Diamondbacks on May 7, 2025.  AP  He was limited to one start in the regular season and three short appearances in the playoffs.  In terms of my health, I feel very good, Senga said. Im happy Im able to be out here after the year I had last year.  Sengas 2024 season was marred by a shoulder strain suffered in spring training.  Delivering insights on all things Amazins  Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+  Thank you  By clicking above you agree to the and .  Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter!  In his lone regular-season appearance, Senga went down with a calf strain that sidelined him until the playoffs.  Hes confident hell be able to remain in one piece the rest of this year.  Im grateful to be out there and my brain is more tailored toward what I have to do in order to stay out on the field, Senga said. Im very focused on keeping myself healthy and performing at a high level.  As for his sparkling ERA in early May, Senga said he had no thoughts on it. If this was later on in the season, maybe the last month, and I was still at the top, then Id have different feelings on it. But one bad outing now and your ERA can skyrocket.  Jimmy Foxx Jersey
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