Mets (Scott) vs Braves (Elder): 08/10/26, 7:15 PM

[Centerfield]

Kodai Senga. Lockdown closer. 

[Frayed Knot]

Senga's first ML save and the Mets secure the season series from the Braves

You look for small victories where you can find them.

[Centerfield]

Every win over the Braves feels good. 
 

Also. If Senga can really be a high leverage single inning reliever, that is a really good development. 

[Edgy MD]

I like Senga as closer on its own merits, but I also just like the Mets willingness to go off book more generally.

This was also the second time that Pache has entered early (the seventh) as a defensive replacement, but then get lifted when his turn to bat came around. 

The Mets have invented the setup defensive replacement.

[Edgy MD]

Weird official scoring, but the scorer bypassed Pintaro and Lavender, and gave the win to Duarte.

Lavender gets credited with a hold, but hands the ball to Duarte who gets the win, without a lead change or nothing.  That's weird.

[Centerfield]

For 39 years I’ve noticed and smiled when the Mets win by the score of 8-5. 

[Gwreck]

There are some good things about this team and a week like this is a reminder that maybe they really aren’t quite as bad as it seemed earlier in the year.  
 

Maybe all it will take in the offseason is a 1B, 2B, two high-level SPs and a couple high-level relievers.

[Edgy MD]

A lot of the National League off tonight, so in addition to gaining a game on the Braves (and first place), they automatically gain a game on the Cubs, Marlins, Cardinals, Nats, Pirates, and Reds.

They gain a full game on a couple of teams also.

Four and a half behind the Reds.  That's where the money is.

[metirish]

I hope Senga was able to get his first save ball 

[Benjamin Grimm]

[The Hot Corner]

3 hours ago, metirish said:

I hope Senga was able to get his first save ball 

Benge tossed it into the stands after catching the ball for the final out.  Alvarez and Senga were signaling for the ball.  Senga was smiling and appeared quite happy to get the save. 

If Senga can throw strikes consistently, he may have found his role.  His 2 pitch mix of 98-100 mph 4-seamer and the "ghost fork" are more than enough to be a high leverage reliever.

[metirish]