New York Mets fans ecstatic as Kodai Senga dominates in debut, team wins 5-1 against the Miami Marlins: "Keep it going!" "You love to see it"

New York Mets fans were treated to the debut of Kodai Senga on Sunday. The hard-throwing Japanese pitcher did not disappoint. He went 5.1 innings pitched, giving up one run on three hits and striking out eight batters.

The Mets went on to win the game, 5-1. Tommy Pham would be the hero in this one, as he had a monster game at the plate. He went 3-4 with a home run, three RBIs, and a stolen base.

The win on Sunday brings the Mets to a 3-1 record to start the season. This is exactly how they needed to open up their season, especially starting out with a division rival.

They'll look to keep up the momentum as they start the series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Carlos Carrasco will get the start on the hill for New York, while Milwaukee will hand the ball to Freddy Peralta.

New York Mets fans couldn't be happier with Sunday's win. It was an all-around effort. The offense was good, the pitching was good, and they didn't make any errors defensively.

In three of their four games, the Mets have put up five or more runs. This is encouraging, as pitchers are usually ahead of hitters at the start of the season.

The New York Mets looked good in their opening series

The New York Mets capped off their series win with eight different players getting a hit on Sunday. While Pham did most of the heavy lifting, it's exciting to see a lineup full of guys getting hits. Pham, Mark Canha, and Pete Alonso all have home runs on the year.

After their first four games of the season, the Mets have a combined 29 hits. The team is seeing the ball out of the pitcher's hand well. The team is hoping to bring this type of offense to Milwaukee.

Pham, who has been dealing with a cornea-thinning condition, has been fitted with a new set of contacts. He has seen the ball really well, and that is transitioning to his game at the plate. He's a player who seems to be unstoppable when he gets on a hot streak. Keep an eye on Tommy Pham, he could have a big year this season.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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