Creating history is a milestone, but what if it’s unintended and unfortunate? That’s what brothers Edwin Diaz and Alexis Diaz faced when they both gave up a walk-off home run on the same day. Both brothers play for the Major Leagues, Edwin with the Mets, and Alexis with the Reds. In a rare and disheartening twist of fate, the Diaz brothers both faced walk-off home runs on the same Sunday.  

While Edwin Diaz gave up a walk-off homer to rookie Jackson Merrill in the ninth inning on a Sunday evening, on the other hand, his brother, Alexis Diaz hit Bryan De La Cruz with a pitch that very day. Then, he surrendered a walk-off two-run home run to Yasmani Grandal in the game against Pittsburgh. As the brothers share the same passion for baseball, their journey to the big leagues has been filled with highs and lows. But now, they find themselves in the record books for an unwanted feat that will stick with them forever.

Brothers make unfortunate history

The Diaz Brothers made an unwanted record – they got hit with a walk-off home run on the same day. The first time this has happened in baseball history. On Sunday, the Mets required five outs to complete what had been a nice few days in the land of ideal weather. All was well until the eighth inning when Jose Butto walked Matt McCoy, the ninth hitter. Not too long after, Butto saw Jurickson Profar round the bases and smash a two-run home run, eliminating the Mets’ lead. After Jackson Merrill hit a home run in the ninth inning, Edwin Diaz walked off the mound with his head down, and the Mets lost 3-2 to the Padres at Petco Park in a walk-off. “I just missed my location,” Diaz said, adding, “I was trying to throw my slider down and in to him and I just left it in the middle.” 

While Edwin’s tough outing was unfolding, his brother Alexis faced a similar and critical situation of his own the very same day. In the bottom of the 9th inning, Alexis Diaz joined the Reds game and forced Rowdy Tellez to ground out with his first pitch. However, the following throw struck Bryan De La Cruz, placing the equalizing run on base. Four pitches after that, Yasmani Grandal hit a game-winning home run into the right-center seats to secure a 4-3 victory for the Pirates and a series win. With Edwin Diaz and Alexis Diaz having this unwanted record looming over them, it’s just a part of their longstanding journey. This may be the first siblings to give up walk-off homers, but MLB isn’t new to some unforgettable sibling duos.

Notable MLB sibling duos   

Other than the Diaz brothers, there have been a bunch of siblings who played for the MLB. Being the only siblings to be honored as players in the Hall of Fame, the Waners are at the top of the list. Paul Waner ended with a .333 career batting average playing for major teams between 1926 and 1945. During his 18-season Major League Baseball career, which lasted from 1927 to 1945, his younger brother Lloyd amassed 2,459 hits. Llyod Waner was dubbed ‘Little Poison’, while Paul was referred to as ‘Big Poison’.

Together, the siblings played for the Pirates (1927–40), Braves (1941), and Dodgers (1944). Another notable set is the Martinez brothers. Both Pedro Martinez and his elder brother Ramon Martinez had accomplished careers. They are also recognized in the Hall of Fame. Ramon started his career in 1988 at the age of 20, spending 14 seasons as a player with the Pirates, Red Sox, and Dodgers.

He was an All-Star with the Dodgers in 1990 and finished second in the NL Cy Young votes behind Doug Drabek. In 1992, his younger sibling, Pedro, made his major league debut with the Dodgers at the age of 20. Playing for eighteen years with the Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, Expos, and Dodgers resulted in Pedro winning three Cy Youngs and a World Series win, along with many other achievements and honors. The brothers even played together for the Dodgers and Red Sox during specific years.

Baseball has both moments of triumph and despair, and the Diaz brothers’ unfortunate record is a harsh reminder of this truth. Despite this setback, both Edwin Diaz and Alexis Diaz continue to embody the spirit of perseverance and dedication that defines their careers. Do you think this will affect their careers? Let us know in the comments.