Kodai Senga makes his return to the major league mound and the outing quickly turns unfavorable as Cincinnati takes control early. Reporting from multiple outlets says Senga has an ugly opening frame in his first start back, then improves during the rest of his outing, posting three better innings after the initial struggles. Despite the improvement, the early damage leaves his team unable to recover. Both accounts describe the same overall pattern—an early inning that proves costly, followed by more competitive pitching later—but conclude that the deficit is too large and the offense comes up short again. The game ends with a loss for Senga’s team, with Cincinnati securing the win. The coverage emphasizes that while Senga’s performance steadies after the first inning, the timing and damage from the start of his return ultimately determine the outcome.