Padres' Mason Miller makes MLB Postseason history in stellar Game 2 outing vs Cubs

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San Diego Padres star reliever Mason Miller made MLB postseason history on Wednesday night in an effort to keep his team’s season alive. 

The Padres needed a win in Game 2 of their Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs after losing Game 1 on Tuesday afternoon in the Windy City, and they leaned on the star-studded bullpen to get the job done. 

Miller was among those as he pitched nearly two innings, but it was his ninth pitch of the night that rewrote the MLB record books. The flame-throwing righty threw a 104.5 mph fastball to strike out Cubs catcher Carson Kelly. 

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Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres throws a pitch in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs during Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

That pitch wasn’t just the fastest Miller has thrown in his career, but it’s also the fastest pitch in the postseason since pitching track in 2008, according to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs. 

It was an incredible outing by Miller, who struck out all five of the batters he faced over 1.2 innings of work. In all, he’s seen seven batters in this Wild Card series, and he’s set all of them down by strikeout. 

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The Padres went with Robert Suarez, another stud right-hander, for the final four outs in the 3-0 victory that brings this postseason bout to a decisive Game 3 on Thursday in Chicago. 

Freddy Fermin and Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres interact during Game 2 of the