Kodai Senga's 9.00 ERA Is Still Getting Starts and Mets Fans Can't Look Away

Alright, fam, you gotta see what's happening out on the East Coast. While we're all dreaming of October baseball here in the Emerald City, some teams are just getting hammered by Mother Nature, and honestly, by their own pitching. We're talking about a wild scene in New York City where the Mets and Cubs just got their Monday opener postponed thanks to some nasty storms. And if that wasn't enough chaos, the Cubs are now looking at *two* straight rainouts, setting up a brutal split doubleheader. Seriously, can you imagine dealing with that at T-Mobile Park? Nope, we got a roof!

Rain, Rain, Go Away, Bring a Doubleheader Someday

So, yeah, that Monday game between the Mets and Cubs at Citi Field? Gone. Was supposed to kick off a four-game series. Now, they're crossing their fingers for one game on Tuesday, but Wednesday is already a full-blown split doubleheader nightmare. Game one kicks off at 1:10 p.m. local time, then they turn right around for game two at 7:10. That's a long day for any fan, let alone the players. And get this: this isn't even the Cubs' first rodeo with rain this week. Their Sunday game against the Toronto Blue Jays back at Wrigley Field also got washed out and rescheduled for August 6. Talk about a schedule headache. You know that messes with a pitching rotation big time,

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and the reports are already saying it's unclear how their plans got affected.

Last Place Blues and a 9.00 ERA? Woof.

Now, let's talk about the pitching matchups that *were* supposed to happen, because holy smokes, the Mets' situation is something else. They had struggling right-hander Kodai Senga slated for Monday. His stats? A jaw-dropping 0-5 record with a 9.00 ERA. Yeah, you read that right. A NINE-POINT-OH-OH ERA! That's just rough, man. The Cubs were going to counter with Shota Imanaga, who's got a 4-6 record and a 4.26 ERA. For Tuesday, the Mets were planning to trot out Nolan McLean (4-4, 3.67 ERA) against the Cubs' Edward Cabrera (4-4, 5.21 ERA). It really puts into perspective how tough it is when your ace is struggling. The Mets, bless their hearts, are in last place in the National League East, rocking a 34-43 record and they've dropped four of their last six. Yikes. The Cubs aren't exactly tearing it up either, sitting at 40-37, good for third in the NL Central. This whole rain situation just adds another layer of drama to what's already a tough stretch for both clubs. So, what's next? The Mets and Cubs are set to battle it out, weather permitting, trying to salvage this series. For both teams, every game counts right now, especially with these unexpected schedule changes. Keep an eye on those pitching matchups; they're going to be crucial after all this chaos.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.