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Mets Minors Recap: Kodai Senga Struggles For Syracuse

By Sean Kenny

July 21, 2024 No comments

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies were no hit on Saturday and Kodai Senga struggled for Syracuse in what may be his final rehab outing.

Luisangel Acuña, Photo by Herm Card

Triple-A

Rochester Red Wings (51-42) 5, Syracuse Mets (59-35) 8

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The Syracuse Mets struck early and often, led by Brett Baty and his three RBI and JT Schwartz having his best game thus far, with two extra base hits including his first Triple-A home run.

Brett Baty, Photo by Herm Card

Kodai Senga was effective, if not dominant through his first three innings. However in the fourth inning, the wheels came off and he allowed five runs including a home run to Nationals prospect Brady House. Senga threw 79 pitches on the day and this may wind up being his last rehab outing if the sole purpose of this outing was to get his pitch count up.

The bullpen saved the day, pitching the last six innings, only allowing one hit and no runs.

Double-A

Binghamton Rumble Ponies (47-39) 0, Portland SeaWolves (50-37) 3

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The Rumble Ponies were no hit so there isn’t much newsworthy in those regards. Detroit Tigers top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe had their number all game, only allowing two baserunners via the walk.

Nolan McLean, Photo by Bronson Harris of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies

  • RHP Nolan McLean (5.06 ERA) 4 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K (37 of 67 pitches for strikes)
  • RHP Cameron Foster (3.98 ERA) 3 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K
  • RHP Cam Robinson (3.18 ERA) 2 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 2 K, 1 HR allowed

Nolan McLean had a good outing, only allowing one earned run on one hit while walking three batters and striking out three. McLean has been good in Double-A at limiting hits, however his strikeouts have dropped significantly. Hopefully his recent announcement that he will focus on pitching exclusive will allow him to reach his full potential.

High-A

Brooklyn Cyclones (41-48) 2, Jersey Shore BlueClaws (50-39) 7

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The Cyclones only managed two runs on Saturday – via a balk and a wild pitch.  Karell Paz has a 10 game on base streak.

  • RHP Kade Morris (3.33 ERA) 3 1/3 IP, 3 unearned runs, 6 hits, 8 K (51 of 72 pitches for strikes)
  • LHP Ryan Ammons (2.25 ERA) 1 IP, 3 BB, 1 K
  • RHP Dakota Hawkins (4.22 ERA) 2 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 2 K
  • RHP Henry Henry (6.48 ERA) 1 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 2 H, 1 BB
  • RHP Jimmy Loper (7.65 ERA) 1 IP, 1 K

Kade Morris had a strong but brief outing, striking out eight hitters. However, his defense didn’t do him any favors committing three errors on the day. Morris has been striking out hitters in bunches since his promotion.

Low-A

Jupiter Hammerheads (47-42) 11, St. Lucie Mets (30-59) 7

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Despite a big day at the plate from Yohairo Cuevas, the St. Lucie Mets couldn’t overcome poor pitching. Boston Baro came in to replace Jacob Reimer and notched a hit in his only at-bat. Kevin Villavicencio fell a home run short of the cycle.

Boston Baro, Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

Layonel Ovalles was the only pitcher on the day to not allow a run. The St. Lucie Mets pitchers walked 12.