Padres' Mason Miller Dominates Red Sox to Extend Scoreless Streak

The Padres' closer has not allowed an earned run since August 2025.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:21am

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San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller continued his dominant stretch, striking out three Boston Red Sox batters in the ninth inning to earn his third save of the season and extend his scoreless streak to 24.2 innings over his past 23 appearances. Miller's overpowering stuff, including a 104 mph fastball and 96 mph changeup, has made him one of the most dominant relievers in baseball.

Why it matters

Miller's scoreless streak and electric stuff have made him a rising star in the MLB, drawing attention from mainstream entertainers like the band Korn, who paid homage to his 'Reaper' nickname. As one of the game's most dominant young closers, Miller's continued success could be crucial to the Padres' playoff hopes.

The details

In the ninth inning against the Red Sox, Miller struck out the first two batters he faced on nearly identical three-pitch sequences. He then struck out the final batter, Marcelo Mayer, to end the game and preserve the Padres' 3-2 lead. Over his past 23 appearances, dating back to August 8, 2025, Miller has a 0.00 ERA, allowing just five hits in 24.2 innings while striking out 50 batters.

  • On March 28, Miller debuted a new entrance song, Korn's 'Blind', before earning his first save of the season.
  • Since August 8, 2025, Miller has not allowed an earned run over his past 23 appearances.

The players

Mason Miller

The San Diego Padres' dominant closer who has not allowed an earned run since August 2025, striking out 50 batters over his past 23 appearances.

Wilyer Abreu

A Boston Red Sox batter who struck out swinging against Miller in the ninth inning.

Masataka Yoshida

A Boston Red Sox pinch-hitter who struck out swinging against Miller in the ninth inning.

Marcelo Mayer

The final Boston Red Sox batter who struck out swinging against Miller to end the game.

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What they’re saying

“'The Reaper'”

— Korn, Band

The takeaway

Mason Miller's dominant stretch as the Padres' closer has made him one of the most exciting young relief pitchers in baseball, drawing attention from mainstream entertainers and putting him on a path to becoming a generational talent if he can sustain this level of performance.