Mason Miller Makes MLB Postseason History

San Diego Padres’ relief pitcher Mason Miller had a remarkable performance on Wednesday night, making waves in MLB postseason history to keep his team’s season alive.

After dropping Game 1 to the Chicago Cubs, the Padres desperately needed a win in Game 2 of their wildcard series, and they accessed their talented bullpen to pull it off.

Miller, who pitched close to two innings, had a standout moment with his ninth pitch of the night, launching a blistering 104.5 mph fastball that struck out Cubs catcher Carson Kelly. It was not only the fastest pitch of Miller’s career but also marked the quickest pitch in the postseason since 2008.

Throughout his outing, Miller managed to strike out all five batters he faced over his 1.2 innings of work. In total, he recorded seven strikeouts in the wildcard series. Impressive, right?

The Padres’ pitching strategy featured another strong right-hander, Robert Suarez, leading them to a decisive 3-0 victory, setting up a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday in Chicago.

San Diego’s offense was fueled by veteran third baseman Manny Machado, who hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, following an initial run scored in the first. The Padres’ pitching was equally effective, limiting the Cubs to just four hits throughout the game. Starter Dylan Cease pitched 3.2 innings with three hits allowed, contributing to the team’s overall success.

Adrian Morin entered the game later, pitching 2.1 innings without yielding a hit, before Miller took the mound.

As for the upcoming Game 3, the Padres are expected to send out veteran pitcher Yu Darvish, while the Cubs are likely to turn to Jameson Taillon. The stakes couldn’t be higher as both teams clash for a shot at advancing.