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Padres' Fireballer Shatters Postseason Pitch Speed Record
2 Oct
Summary
- Mason Miller throws 104.5 mph fastball, fastest pitch in postseason since 2008
- Padres bullpen dominates with 5.1 scoreless innings in Game 2 win
- Miller strikes out 8 straight batters, tying postseason record
The San Diego Padres' decision to trade for Mason Miller at the 2025 MLB trade deadline is already paying dividends. On Wednesday, the hard-throwing right-hander showcased his electric stuff in Game 2 of the Padres' wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs.
In the second inning, Miller unleashed a 104.5 mph fastball, the fastest pitch recorded in the postseason since pitch tracking began in 2008. This was just a glimpse of the dominance to come, as Miller went on to strike out five consecutive batters, tying the postseason record.
Miller's performance was part of a larger effort by the Padres' bullpen, which carried the team to a 3-0 victory. After starter Dylan Cease allowed a couple of baserunners in the fourth inning, the Padres turned to relievers Adrian Morejon, Miller, and closer Robert Suarez, who combined for 5.1 scoreless innings with six strikeouts and only one hit allowed.
The Padres' bullpen has been a strength all season, leading MLB with a 3.06 ERA in 2025. Their dominance over the Cubs in Game 2 was hardly surprising, as they easily outpaced the second-best bullpen in the league by a significant margin.
With Miller and Morejon both throwing multiple innings on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Padres will need their bullpen to continue its stellar play in Game 3 as they look to advance to the next round of the playoffs.
