The New York Mets had to feel pretty good about their chances for a second straight win on Wednesday. Leading 8-5 in the bottom of the ninth, they had their All-Star closer, Edwin Diaz, entering the game. Just three more outs and they would be guaranteed of at least a series split.
Unfortunately, things did not go according to plan. Diaz allowed back-to-back home runs to Joc Pederson and Max Muncy to allow Los Angeles to pull within one run, 8-7. Two batters later, Cody Bellinger doubled to score Justin Turner and the game was tied.