Senga, Mets see ghosts in abysmal 9-0 loss in NLCS opener

Let the second guessing begin.

Carlos Mendoza opted to follow the same template from the NLDS by making Kodai Senga his Game 1 starter, this time in Los Angeles.

The move backfired as Senga; 'just didn't have it,' according to Mendoza.

Senga walked four batters and allowed two hits and three earned runs in just 1 and 1/3 innings pitched.

The Mets' skipper pulled the plug in favor of reliever Reed Garrett. David Peterson eventually entered the game, but the Dodger lead only grew. 

Before the Mets knew it, they were down 6-0 with Los Angeles starter and native Jack Flaherty going seven scoreless innings.

Los Angeles tacked on three more runs on Mookie Betts' bases clearing double off Jose Butto in the eighth. 

The Dodgers have now thrown 33 consecutive scoreless innings to tie an MLB record. 

The Dodgers will utilize a bullpen start in Game 2 on Monday, while the Mets will throw out ace Sean Manaea looking to even the series heading back to Queens on Wednesday.