Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reacts to Edwin Diaz's Latest Blown Save
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a close game to the Milwaukee Brewers after their closer, Edwin Diaz, gave up runs in the ninth inning. Despite Diaz blowing three saves in his last four games, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is not ready to take him out of the closer role.Key Facts
- Edwin Diaz gave up four hits and three runs in the ninth inning, turning a 4-2 lead into a 5-4 loss.
- Diaz has blown three saves in his last four appearances.
- Since returning from injury in late July, Diaz allowed nine runs in 5.2 innings pitched.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is hesitant to change Diaz’s role because Diaz has been a closer for many years.
- Tanner Scott, another Dodgers pitcher, has 16 saves and a 2.25 ERA this season and could be an alternative closer.
- Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers after pitching well for the New York Mets last season.
- Diaz has allowed more runs so far this season with the Dodgers than he did in the entire last season with the Mets.
- Diaz says he will talk with pitching coaches to figure out how to improve his pitching.
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