Kodai Senga looked like a natural in his first-ever game as a closer for the Mets, and interim manager Andy Green loved it. The New York Mets may be down for the count, but they are not throwing in the towel. On Monday, the Mets took home an 8-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves, the current NL East leader, thanks to a strong offensive start. Andy Green talks about Kodai Senga getting his first MLB save tonight: pic.twitter.com/m6H29eZdnK — SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 11, 2026Senga entered the night with a horrific ERA of 8.29 this year in 15 games (eight starts). Perhaps the Mets are on to something in rescuing Senga by deploying him in a role that suits him better.