Mets’ Kodai Senga Earns First Career Save Amidst Souvenir Ball Mishap
New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga achieved his first career save in an 8-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves. In a humorous turn of events, rookie teammate Carson Benge unintentionally threw the souvenir ball into the crowd after the final…
Detroit, MI, August 11, 2026 —
Kodai Senga, pitcher for the New York Mets, recorded his first career save on Tuesday in the team’s 8-5 win against the Atlanta Braves.
The milestone save occurred in the ninth inning, securing the victory for the Mets.
However, the post-game celebration took an unexpected and humorous turn when rookie teammate Carson Benge inadvertently tossed the game’s souvenir ball into the stands.
The incident, captured by onlookers, showed Senga reacting with disbelief and laughter as the ball, which he had intended to keep as a memento of his first save, disappeared into the crowd.
The specific details regarding how the ball was thrown into the crowd by Benge and Senga’s immediate reaction were noted as a lighthearted moment following the significant achievement for the pitcher.
The Mets secured the win over their division rival, the Braves, with Senga’s performance in the closing moments being a key factor.
The unintentional giveaway of the souvenir ball added a memorable, albeit comical, footnote to Senga’s career accomplishment.
Story summarized from the original created by Bill Trocchi, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
