Edwin Diaz served up another home run — and another low-ball offer Brodie Van Wagenen’s way.
Pitching for the first time since being struck in his left big toe by a Manny Machado line drive Thursday afternoon, Diaz extended his season-long struggles Sunday by surrendering a two-run homer and endangering a once seemingly insurmountable Mets lead, before recording two outs to collect his 23rd save in an 8-7 win over the Pirates at Citi Field.
On Friday, Mickey Callaway opted to rest his closer, allowing Seth Lugo to pick up his first save of the season.