The Mets lost their starting pitcher to a hamstring injury after he fell to the ground trying to receive a throw at first base in the sixth inning Thursday.

NEW YORK — Mets starter Kodai Senga exited Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning with an apparent hamstring injury.

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga exited Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the sixth inning after injuring himself while covering first base on a groundout.