Mets’ Edwin Diaz reveals NSFW message to Carlos Mendoza in win over Braves

The New York Mets clinched a playoff spot after scoring eight runs in the final two innings to earn a victory over the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta must win today’s second doubleheader to secure its passage to the playoffs. After allowing four runs, two earned, to give the Braves the lead again, Edwin Diaz offered a blunt NSFW message to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza after being informed by pitching coach Jeremy Hefner that he was done after the eighth inning, according to Tim of The Athletic. Britton.

“I’m leaving again. I don’t care what you say, I’m leaving again,” Diaz said. “I got this shit.”

Diaz closed out the match in the ninth to secure the victory. He finished with 1.2 innings pitched, three hits, two earned runs, one walk, two strikeouts, one blown save and the win.

Mets’ great turnaround rewarded with playoff berth

It hasn’t always been pretty, but the Mets are still in it. They have come a long way since their 75-87 2023 season. It’s easy to forget that the Mets have been excellent in 2022, powered by one of the best pitching staffs that year.

The Mets were saved by Francisco Lindor, who hit an RBI single in the top of the eighth, then homered in the ninth to regain the lead 8-7.

“It was just a great team win. It’s extremely special, it’s been a long journey,” Lindor said. “It was hard. It’s been a tough fight since the start of the year. We never gave up. We will definitely enjoy this one.

“I really wanted this one. Not for me but for guys like (Jose) Iglesias, everyone in this clubhouse: Lindor said. “Steve Cohen, everyone. Our families, my wife, my daughters at home. I wanted it for everyone.

If the Mets win Game 2 against the Braves, New York will receive the fifth seed and Arizona will receive the sixth seed. If the Braves win, they get the fifth seed, the Mets will receive the sixth seed and Arizona will lose the tiebreaker.