Mets fans ready to leave Edwin Diaz at Nationals Park after blown save
New York Mets fans are at their wits end with closer Edwin Diaz after he blew a save against the Washington Nationals on Friday.
If you thought the Mets’ woes had finally calmed down, think again.
New York had a date with Washington on Friday and looked set to grab their fifth-straight win when Edwin Diaz took the mound and reminded fans why they’ve been so frustrated with him all season.
The Mets had a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the ninth. The Nationals forced extra innings with a first-pitch home run from Juan Soto and an RBI double.
Mets fans have had it with Edwin Diaz
What should have been a routine closing opportunity against a bad team turned into a bad time for New York.
Edwin Diaz is like a box of chocolates… you never know what you’re gonna get.
— CMIT of South Nassau (@CMITSouthNassau) September 4, 2021
If I see Edwin Diaz point to the sky like Hansel Robles one more time… #Mets #LGM pic.twitter.com/YjHD0GYCpv
— Subway To Shea Podcast (@SubwayToShea) September 4, 2021
I hate you Edwin Diaz. pic.twitter.com/nOqtUbgX9B
— Mason (@SportsRus500) September 4, 2021
I’ve never seen a pitcher like Edwin Diaz who can go from elite for a batter to absolutely terrible the next batter. Then back to elite. Guy is filthy. Guy is unreliable.
— Matt K (@mkoster12) September 4, 2021
#Mets did you all forget #EdwinDiaz is pic.twitter.com/CAxhG6ezpz
— El - PolSciEconSalsa (@PolSciEconSalsa) September 4, 2021
The good news for Diaz is his teammates had his back. They came out in the top of the 10th and scored four runs.
The surge at the plate was definitely welcome in this scenario, but Diaz’s blown save won’t have any Mets fans sleeping tighter this September.
They may be able to get away with that one against the Nationals, but when they play other teams vying for the postseason it won’t be so easy.
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