Kodai Senga couldn't stop Mets rookie from throwing first-career save ball into the crowd

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga, who has endured a difficult 2026 season, was unable to prevent a Mets rookie from tossing his first-career save ball into the crowd during a celebratory moment on August 11, 2026. The incident highlighted a bittersweet episode for Senga, as even a team milestone did not go entirely in his favor. The story was reported by Andrew Joseph for Yahoo Sports' For The Win section.