It was a roller coaster of emotions for the Puerto Rico team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic on Thursday.
One second, they were celebrating an upset win over the Dominican Republic, clinching a spot in the next round of the WBC.
The next, they were shocked to see star closer Edwin Diaz in serious pain on the ground, an injury suffered during the celebration on the field. As the New York Mets pitcher was carried off, unable to put weight on his right leg, FOX cameras caught Diaz’s brother, fellow pitcher Alexis Diaz, sobbing.
It was a devastating, heartbreaking scene:
Alexis Diaz was brought to tears after his brother Edwin suffered an injury after Puerto Rico's win pic.twitter.com/y4zQ5Lod6F
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 16, 2023
This is #Reds closer Alexis Diaz…
So upsetting. I hope Edwin (his brother) is alright; he had to leave the game on a wheelchair after going down during the celebration.
Edwin & Alexis have never got a chance to play together. This means a lot to him. https://t.co/4Rkij3QnxQ
— Nati Sports (@Nati_Sports) March 16, 2023
