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Alexis Diaz experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Miami, where he was sobbing on the field after watching his brother, Mets All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, go down with a potentially serious injury.
The Cincinnati Reds pitcher burst into tears as Diaz was removed from the field in a wheelchair after he was injured during Team Puerto Rico’s postgame celebration following a 5-2 victory over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday.
The WBC was a special game for the brothers, who never got the chance to play together professionally.
They were seen hugging after Diaz struck out Teoscar Hernandez to secure the win that eliminated the tournament favorite, D.R.
Earlier this week, Diaz told ESPN that the Pool D matchup “will be like Game 7 of the World Series” for Puerto Rico.
