Diaz (2-4) took the Mariners' loss Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk. He struck out one.
Diaz got into trouble in the top of the ninth in a tie game, giving up a leadoff single and a stolen base. He then intentionally walked Yonder Alonso before allowing a ground-rule double to Ryon Healy, which proved to be the decisive blow. Diaz has had ups and downs as the Seattle closer, but had just worked back into Scott Servais' favor. Since this wasn't a save opportunity, perhaps that'll help his job security as the top option.