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Diaz blows through heart of Angels order
- Updated: August 6, 2016
SEATTLE — Most rookies would show nerves facing the heart of the Angels order in the ninth inning. Most would worry about the two-run lead they had to hold.
Most aren’t Edwin Diaz.
“You really can’t go wrong with what fingers to put down,” catcher Mike Zunino said, “because his stuff’s so good.”
Diaz got his third save of the season Friday in his third appearance as a closer to solidify a 6-4 win over the Angels. He faced three batters –Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Andrelton Simmons — and struck them out in order.
“That was unbelievable,” starting pitcher Felix Hernandez said.
All year, Diaz has received praise …
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