Mets closer Edwin Diaz on checked-swing controversy that contributed to blown save in loss | SNY

Edwin Diaz was a strike away from closing out a Mets win but on an 0-2 pitch, hit Alec Bohm with bases loaded to force in the tying run. It was a pitch to the previous batter Whit Merrifield though that upset Diaz. Merrifield appeared to swing at 3-1 pitch that was called a ball and loaded the bases. Diaz explains why he felt it changed the entire complexion of the inning and ultimately led to a 5-4 loss.
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[@dr.manhattan4537]

That 3rd inning did this team in. Bases loaded no outs and only got 1 run out of it, with Baty, Bader and McNeil all striking out!!!!

[@maximus1318able]

2 of them striking out on 6 pitches too. 1 run from a walk isn't going f to cut it with bases loaded and 0 outs.

[@ItsAllGood_]

Your team stinks...that's why you lost. No Turner, Schwarbs, Realmuto and our 5th string starter. And you still choke.

[@dr.manhattan4537]

​@ItsAllGood_ Choke? The umpires blew the game. Merrifield struck out, and they lost count on Castellanos...as an umpire, you're paid to watch what's going on during a game.

[@Just4Games-zw9qn]

Thats us, its what we do. People act like if we get the best players we will be the best. Our coaches/managers are straight trash and a lot of our players are just wonders. They have a good year and we hold on to that. Reason why ill never go hard for a mets season ever again. Baseball itself is a joke with the umps, it's a battle of its own, nevermind our management. Lol we let hillbilly eppler ruin our team in a few years

[@dr.manhattan4537]

​@Just4Games-zw9qn You missed the part of GMs, Zack Scott and Brody Van Waganen, who depleted the Mets farm system.

[@tommyj653]

Look I actually think Edwin is the best player on the team (hot take). He’s having trouble hitting spots right now and Im genuinely not nervous about the velo. He’s in a rough patch, he will be fine

[@imagine9265]

Wake me up when September ends !

[@sportsgeeks9278]

Phillies fan here amazing game and Merrifield totally swung

[@btk72491]

Totally swung, but him complaining about the 1-1 pitch when the 1-0 was 6 inches off the plate is rich

[@keysersoze503]

How was that World Baseball Classic Edwin? Was it worth it?

[@artistbrindle]

I can’t wait for the robotic strike and ball caller. I’ve been watching the game my entire life, and I’ve never seen such poor umpiring. They can’t even keep track of the count 😢.

[@ratedRblazin420]

Shouldn't have played in that WBC, what a waste. I hope I'm alive to see the day owners smarten up and make contracts incentive-based.

[@craigbart7086]

Even if they called swing next pitch would have been a ball ,He laughs when they hit homers off him

[@shiznitshnitzel4]

The whole team stinks. Its not on Diaz. But he hasnt looked good all season either. Blow the whole thing up. Ive waited years and defended against it. But i cant take this core anymore. Fire sale everyone but senga and scott.

[@duncanbarry3898]

he is not the same pitcher as 22. making excuses '''''''''''''''''' without diaz the mets are dead. major barry ret. usaf

[@michaelfowler5266]

Edwin you are NOT trumpet worthy