Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Mats Naslund Jersey Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Edwin Daz could appreciate the moment. The planets best hitter stood at the plate with two outs in Saturdays ninth inning, a fitting obstacle for the Mets closer to hurdle if he wanted the save. Facing the best hitter at the end of the game is really fun, Daz said after striking out Aaron Judge to . With a full count, Daz threw a 98.6 mph fastball through which Judge swung and mi sed to end it. Two pitches earlier, Daz had fired a 100-mph mi sile (his fastest pitch of the day) that Judge fouled off. Edwin Daz throws a pitch in the ninth inning during his save on May 17, 2025. JASON SZENES/NY POST Explore More The save was Dazs 10th in as many chances this season, and lately they have been getting easier after a choppy start to the season. His perfect inning on this day was his third in his last four appearances, a stretch in which he hasnt allowed a hit. I have got really good stuff, Daz said. I have been feeling great. Just go after them and try to make them chase and that is what I did today. Edwin Daz was pumped after striking out Aaron Judge. JASON SZENES/NY POST After Francisco Lindors sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth gave the Mets a 3-2 lead, Daz entered and struck out Austin Wells on a full-count slider. Ben Rice followed with a line out to third base, leaving Daz to face Judge with the bases empty. Try to make him chase, Daz said. Hes got a really good approach. I was just trying to throw my best pitch. CHECK OUT THE AND Dazs velocity was lagging somewhat earlier in the season, but he said a mechanical adjustment in late April has helped him see improvement on that front. I didnt start the way I wanted to, Daz said. But right now I think I am throwing the best I have since 2022, so I am really happy. Dazs outing was just one component of the Mets strong bullpen performance. Aaron Judge went down swinging to end the game. Robert Sabo for NY Post Huascar Brazobn fired 1 / scorele s innings before Reed Garrett worked a scorele s eighth, albeit with three walks and a hit allowed. But Garrett got Paul Goldschmidt to hit into a double play after Cody Bellinger walked leading off, allowing him to navigate the threat. However, it was Dazs work, especially facing Judge, that received the most raves. Judge finished the day 0-for-5 but is still batting .402 with a 1.241 OPS. [Daz] was electric today, Pete Alonso said. I had a conversation with him the other day, and in his proce s, hes crushing it. And, obviously, it has shown on the field. Jacques Plante Jersey