Kodai Senga gets 1st career save but Mets rookie gives away souvenir ball in comical scene

After earning his first career save, New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga wanted the ball as a keepsake. Rookie teammate Carson Benge had already tossed it into the Atlanta crowd. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.

This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.

Recently shifted to a short-relief role in his fourth major league season, Senga closed out New York's 8-5 victory over the Braves with a scoreless ninth inning Monday night. Mauricio Dubón flied out to Benge in right field for the final out, and he turned toward the stands looking to send a fan home with a souvenir.

Senga, well aware of his achievement, held out his arms in disbelief with his mouth agape while watching the whole thing transpire. In a funny scene, he raised both arms.