Kodai Senga will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Sunday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced Saturday. Sean Manaea will start Game 2 on Monday. Game 1 starter is the spot the Mets envisioned for Senga when they reported for spring training with the right-hander as their ace.

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New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, continuing his unlikely comeback from injuries that limited him to two starts this season.

The NLCS opens between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets at Dodger Stadium, beginning at 8:15 p.m. ET on Sunday. The Mets have named Kodai Senga (1-0, 3.38 ERA) as their starter for this matchup. The Dodgers' starting pitcher has not yet been announced.

Having three days off before the start of the National League Championship Series has allowed New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza to line up his

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