Mets' Edwin Diaz Records 13th Save with Three Strikeouts Against Rockies

Edwin Diaz has been exceptionally dominant as the Mets' closer this season, showcasing remarkable pitching performances marked by a 2.22 ERA and a perfect save record with 13 saves in 24 appearances. He recently earned a save against the Rockies by striking out three batters after allowing a leadoff single, maintaining his streak of scoreless outings that now spans 14 games. Diaz's resurgence is partly attributed to a unique injury fix involving correcting a leg length discrepancy, after which he became nearly unhittable, with hitters going 0-for-30 against him and his fastball reaching speeds up to 99 mph. His recent streak includes 30 consecutive at-bats without allowing a hit, the longest active hitting drought in the majors, demonstrating his elite pitching skills with a mix of fastballs and sliders. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Diaz's aggressive pitching approach and overall elite status, while Diaz himself credits feeling physically better and having his mechanics locked in for his recent success. His dominance has made Mets fans confident that leads in the ninth inning are safe when he is on the mound.