Alex Vesia emotional after save with healthcare workers who helped family through daughter's death in stands

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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia admitted he was almost in tears after striking out three New York Mets hitters in a row to close a 2-1 victory at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night.

It’s usually not Vesia’s job to close games, but with Edwin Diaz dealing with arm fatigue, manager Dave Roberts called upon him to face Jorge Polanco, Bo Bichette and Francisco Alvarez while clinging to a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning. But he was up for the challenge.

It also happened to be healthcare appreciation night at Dodger Stadium, and some of those honored in the crowd that night were by Vesia’s side through a horrific time for the veteran left-hander.

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Alex Vesia and Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate a 2-1 win against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on April 14, 2026. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Vesia and his wife lost their infant daughter last October – just five days after she was born. Before the 2025 World Series, Vesia left the team, citing a "deeply personal matter," and he never pitched in the thrilling Fall Classic that ensued with the Toronto Blue Jays.

On Tuesday night, some of those healthcare workers who cared for Vesia and his family through the hard time were in the stands to support him. And they went ballistic over his winning performance.

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Cameras panned to the group of healthcare workers that were there for Vesia, and they were on their feet jumping and cheering every time he got a strikeout. When Alvarez was