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Mason Miller sets postseason strikeout record as Padres advance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Mason Miller sets postseason strikeout record as Padres advance

Summary

Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres secured his 10th career postseason strikeout on October 1, 2026, facing only 12 batters, the fewest in postseason history to reach that milestone. His performance included striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning during the Padres' 4-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs, completing a Wild Card Series sweep. This success highlighted Miller's effectiveness in high-pressure situations, reinforcing the strength of the Padres' bullpen. With the win, San Diego moves on to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.

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By the Numbers

•Miller struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
•His 10th strikeout came against the 12th batter he faced.
•The Padres swept the Wild Card Series 2-0 against the Cubs.
•San Diego advances to the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers.
•Miller gains confidence as the Padres' closer heading into the next round.

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7:52 PMYahoo Sports — How Padres’ Mason Miller already made jaw-dropping playoff history

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Mason Miller needed just 12 batters to accomplish something no pitcher in postseason history had done. The San Diego Padres closer recorded his 10th career playoff strikeout Wednesday (All Cubs hitters), setting a record for the fewest batters faced to reach that total, according to Sarah Langs. That is a great introduction to postseason baseball. […] The post How Padres’ Mason Miller already made jaw-dropping playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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