Mason Miller gives up first home run in over a year to Oneil Cruz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Mason Miller ended his homerless streak in the top of the ninth inning at Petco Park on August 26. Oneil Cruz hit a go-ahead solo home run, contributing to the Pittsburgh Pirates' 1-0 victory over the San Diego Padres. Miller had not allowed a home run in over a year prior to this game. The Padres manager commented on the rarity of the situation, emphasizing Miller's overall performance this season. Despite the setback, Miller expressed confidence in his preparation and commitment to helping his team contend for a wild card spot in the National League.
- •Mason Miller allows a go-ahead home run to Oneil Cruz in the ninth inning.
- •The Padres lose 1-0 to the Pirates at Petco Park.
- •Miller hadn't given up a home run in over a year.
- •Miller's pitch selection was part of a planned strategy against left-handed batters.
- •The Padres are in a tight race for the third Wild Card spot in the National League.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — 'He's human': Mason Miller gave up his first home run in over a year
"One of baseball's most unreal streaks came to an end on Tuesday night at Petco Park.
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