Padres’ Miller Hurls Historic Fastball in Playoff Game
Chicago, IL – San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller made baseball history during a playoff game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The Padres needed a win to stay alive in the Wild Card series after losing the first game.
Miller came into the game to pitch and delivered an amazing performance. One pitch, in particular, stood out. He threw a fastball at 104.5 miles per hour to strike out Cubs hitter Carson Kelly.
According to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs, that pitch was the fastest ever recorded in a Major League Baseball postseason game since they started tracking pitch speeds in 2008.
Miller was dominant, striking out all five batters he faced in just under two innings. In the series, he has struck out every batter he has faced, a total of seven.
The Padres secured a 3-0 victory, thanks to strong pitching and timely hitting. Robert Suarez pitched the final four outs to close out the game.
Manny Machado, the Padres’ third baseman, hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, which helped extend the lead. The Padres had scored one run earlier in the first inning.
The Padres’ pitchers limited the Cubs to only four hits throughout the game. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease pitched for 3.2 innings, allowing three hits and striking out five. Adrian Morejon added 2.1 innings of hitless relief before Miller took over.
With the series tied, the Padres and Cubs will play a final, decisive Game 3 in Chicago. Yu Darvish is scheduled to start for the Padres, while Jameson Taillon will pitch for the Cubs.
The Padres are hoping their strong pitching and hitting will continue in the final game as they look to advance in the playoffs.
