Senga had, to that point in the game, thrown 5 ⅔ scoreless innings while surrendering just one hit and one walk.

Senga, who has an MLB‑best 1.47 ERA, delivered 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and five strikeouts, before collapsing after covering first base on a routine grounder.

Senga was seen to be making a play at first base after a ground ball hit by Nationals' shortstop CJ Abrams.