MIAMI -- On Wednesday night, Puerto Rico claimed a stunning 5-2 upset victory over the heavily favored Dominican Republic in a thrilling game that sent a sold-out crowd of 36,025 into a frenzy at LoanDepot Park. However, the euphoria of Puerto Rico's advancement to the quarterfinals quickly dissipated after star pitcher Edwin Diaz, of the New York Mets, suffered a terrifying injury in the post-victory celebration.

As Diaz rose to celebrate with his teammates, his right knee suddenly buckled, leaving him writhing in pain on the ground. Despite being injured, Diaz had only moments earlier converted a save for Puerto Rico, aided by Christian Vazquez’s lead-off home run and a brilliant five consecutive hit run in the third-inning.

The cause of Diaz's injury remains unknown, but this tragic accident serves as an illustration of the real risk that comes with high