Mets starter Kodai Senga was removed in the sixth inning of Thursday’s game against the Nationals at Citi Field with an apparent right hamstring injury. Senga came into that start as the NL leader in earned run average at 1.59, with a 6-3 record and was pitching a shutout.

NEW YORK — Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor has what left fielder Brandon Nimmo refers to as an “absolute crater” in his right hand right now. The gash on Taylor’s right hand happened “a couple of weeks” ago while stealing a base without a glove on, Tyrone revealed after the Mets’ 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.

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.

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Provides Kodai Senga Injury Update After Nationals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets have continued to have the best record in the National League through their first 69 games.

"Kodai Senga is injured," MLB .com's Anthony DiComo reported. "He took a fall at first base attempting to beat a runner to the bag, and he spent a long time down on the ground surrounded by coaches and trainers."

David Peterson pitched a six-hitter for the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 for their fifth straight win.

Its Thursday, June 12 and the Nationals (30-37) are in Queens to take on the Mets (44-24). Michael Soroka is slated to take the mound for Washington against Kodai Senga for New York.

Kodai Senga put together a dominant performance before he exited Thursday's game with an injury. He allowed just one hit against the Washington Nationals.

The Washington Nationals continue their recent struggles and are now 2-7 in their last nine games. If they lose today, that will be a clean sweep by the New York Mets, which is the Nationals second sweep of the season.