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Kodai Senga not worried about notoriously tough Phillies fans

Kodai Senga with a Mets hat on

Dec 19, 2022; NY, NY, USA; New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga speaks to the media during a press conference at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia sports fans have an ugly reputation. They are notoriously vile towards opposing players and fans, and lean into what they view as their role as supporters. But New York Mets ace Kodai Senga, who will start Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, isn’t concerned.

Not only is Senga unbothered by the potentially hostile atmosphere, but like Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly before him, he’s looking forward to it.

That smile tells you everything you need to know.

Of course, part of Senga’s smile is likely due to the mere fact that he’s pitching at all. He missed four months of the season as the result of a shoulder injury. Upon his return in July, he suffered a calf injury in his first game back and hasn’t played since.

When the Mets announced Senga would be their Game 1 starter against the Phillies, it came as a shock to most.

What better way to get back into the thick of things than a playoff start against the Phillies in Philadelphia? Although Senga should be careful about what he wishes for because a riled-up Philly crowd is tough to navigate.

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