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Mary Clarke

Edwin Diaz injured himself celebrating Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic win and Mets fans were distraught

Edwin Diaz Mets Puerto Rico Baseball

Edwin Diaz is the last player you want to see go down with an injury if you’re a New York Mets fan.

On Wednesday, Puerto Rico bested the Dominican Republic 5-2 at the 2023 World Baseball classic to advance onto the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, while Puerto Rico was celebrating the win, Diaz was seemingly injured during the festivities.

Diaz pitched the ninth inning for Puerto Rico, throwing three straight strikeouts to end the game and help the team advance to the next round. Puerto Rico’s celebrations ceased as Diaz fell to the ground, as he was ultimately taken off the field unable to support weight on his right leg.

You never want to see a player go down with an injury like that. Especially if it’s during something so innocuous as a win celebration.

Diaz is a key piece on this Mets team, as his success as the team’s closer — along with his epic introduction song — has endeared him to New York fans. Here’s hoping Diaz’s injury isn’t a serious one and he’s able to step back onto the field in short order.

Mets fans were distraught after Edwin Diaz was injured celebrating Puerto Rico's World Baseball classic win

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