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Edwin Diaz Nonchalantly Said His Legs Changed Lengths and Fans Have Questions

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The New York Mets completed their sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday with a win in extra innings.

Key to the Mets’ effort was closer Edwin Diaz, who pitched a perfect ninth inning but was unable to finish the game. After stepping off of the mound in discomfort several times, Diaz was pulled in the 10th inning. Manager Carlos Mendoza chalked it up to cramping in Diaz’s hip, and Diaz said after the game that he did not see it being a big issue moving forward.

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