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Padres' Mason Miller struck out 4 batters in the 9th inning vs. Cardinals
TL;DR
Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres struck out four batters in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals to secure a save. This impressive feat showcases his strong performance this season.
Key points
- Mason Miller struck out four batters in the ninth inning
- He plays for the San Diego Padres
- The game was against the St. Louis Cardinals
- This performance secured a save for the Padres
- Such an achievement is rare in baseball
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How good has Mason Miller been this season?
Well, on Saturday, he struck out fourbatters just in the ninth inning to close out a save for the San Diego Padres against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Most baseball fans recognize that this is a possibility, but it's rare to see it actually happen.
It requires a dropped third strike at some point on which the batter reaches first base after strike three gets away from the catcher.
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On Saturday, Miller struck out batters for his first two outs with no hiccups.
But on the strikeout with two outs, the ball got away, the batter reached, and the inning continued.
No problem, though -- Miller just struck out one more guy to end the game.
Here's the full sequence:
Q&A
How many batters did Mason Miller strike out in the ninth inning against the Cardinals?
Mason Miller struck out four batters in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals.
What team does Mason Miller play for in MLB?
Mason Miller plays for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball.
What was the significance of Mason Miller's performance on Saturday?
Mason Miller's performance was significant as it demonstrated his ability to close out a game by striking out four batters in a single inning.