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Padres Mason Miller's impressive start makes MLB history
TL;DR
Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres has made MLB history with an impressive start, striking out 80 of 135 batters faced. He has not allowed an earned run in 9.1 innings and is tied for the lead in saves with six.
Key points
- Mason Miller has struck out 80 of 135 batters faced.
- He has not allowed an earned run in 9.1 innings pitched.
- Miller is tied for the lead in saves with six.
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Since being traded from the Athletics to the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline last season, right-hander Mason Miller has been lights out in the Padres' bullpen. This season Miller hasn’t been the Padres' best arm on their pitching staff, but one of the best arms in Major League Baseball.
San Diego Padres Mason Miller is putting together an impressive season
According to OptaSTATS, Miller has struck out 80 of his last 135 batters faced (regular season and postseason). In 9.1 innings pitched, the All-Star closer has not allowed an earned run and is tied for the lead in saves (six) with the Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Paul Sewald.
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Miller struck out all three Seattle Mariners hitters faced in the Padres 5-2 win on Thursday, while adding to his scoreless streak. The 27-year-old has 30.2 innings scoreless under his belt, which is three innings shy of right-hander Cla Meredith’s franchise record.
Miller passed Padres Hall of Famer Randy Jones (30.0 innings) for second in franchise history. Jones passed away in November at 75 and the Padres have been wearing a commemorative patch to honor him.
Q&A
What records has Mason Miller set with the Padres in MLB?
Mason Miller has struck out 80 of 135 batters faced and has not allowed an earned run in 9.1 innings pitched.
How many saves does Mason Miller have this season?
Mason Miller is tied for the lead in saves with six this season.
Which team did Mason Miller play for before joining the Padres?
Mason Miller was traded from the Oakland Athletics to the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline last season.