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Mason Miller Bounces Back From Record-Setting Homer to Earn First Padres Save

Miller rebounded from surrendering a record-setting 103.9 mph homer by fanning the side with a 103 mph heater to secure a 3-2 victory.

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ACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 03: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #12 of the Arizona Diamondbacks stands in the dugout in the third inning of their game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on August 03, 2025 in Sacramento, California.
Aug 5, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) reacts after hitting a home run in the fifth inning to tie the game against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. crushed a 439-foot, two-run homer off Miller’s 103.9 mph fastball on Tuesday, marking the fastest pitch ever homered off since MLB introduced pitch tracking in 2008.
  • Gurriel also opened the game with a two-run shot off Yu Darvish, ending a month-long home run drought and posting his first multi-homer performance since June.
  • A night later at Chase Field, Miller struck out the side in the ninth inning for his first save as a Padre, showcasing his power after yielding the record blast.
  • Miller ranks in MLB’s 100th percentile for fastball velocity this season, averaging 101.1 mph and touching a career-high 104.2 mph.
  • The save sealed San Diego’s series win in Phoenix and moved the Padres within two games of the Dodgers in the NL West standings.