Overview

• Miller froze Cubs catcher Carson Kelly with a 104.5 mph fastball in the seventh inning, the fastest pitch tracked in an MLB postseason since 2008.
• San Diego beat Chicago 3-0 in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series to force a winner‑take‑all Game 3.
• The Padres reliever has begun his playoff career with eight consecutive strikeouts across 2.2 innings over two appearances.
• After a midseason trade from Oakland, he recorded a 0.77 ERA with a 45-to-10 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 22 outings for San Diego.
• Miller said every pitch feels strong right now and he is preparing to be available again for Thursday’s game.