Padres' Mason Miller dominates Rockies with electric 9th inning

Miller's scoreless streak reaches 27 2/3 innings as he sets franchise records in San Diego's extra-innings win

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:54pm

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San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller struck out all three Colorado Rockies batters he faced in the 9th inning, continuing his scorching hot start to the season. Miller's 103.4 mph fastball for a strikeout was the fastest ever thrown for a Padres K in a regular-season game, and he nearly recorded an immaculate inning with 7 straight strikes. The game went to extra innings, where Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam to give the Padres the 7-3 victory.

Why it matters

Miller's dominant performance highlights his emergence as one of the most electric young pitchers in baseball, with his blazing velocity and strikeout ability making him a key part of the Padres' pitching staff. The win also kept the Padres in the hunt in the competitive NL West division race.

The details

Mason Miller struck out all three Rockies batters he faced in the 9th inning, continuing his scoreless streak that now stands at 27 2/3 innings dating back to last August. During this run, Miller has faced 21 batters and struck out 16 of them while allowing just one hit, a 76.2% strikeout rate that is the highest by a pitcher in their first six appearances of a season since at least 1900. His 103.4 mph fastball that struck out Ezequiel Tovar was the fastest ever thrown for a Padres strikeout in a regular-season game, just shy of the 104.5 mph heater he threw in last year's playoffs.

  • On April 10, 2026, Mason Miller struck out all three Rockies batters he faced in the 9th inning.
  • Miller's scoreless streak now stands at 27 2/3 innings dating back to last August.

The players

Mason Miller

A rising star pitcher for the San Diego Padres, known for his blazing velocity and dominant strikeout ability.

Xander Bogaerts

The Padres' star shortstop who hit a walk-off grand slam in the 12th inning to give San Diego the victory.

Ezequiel Tovar

A Rockies infielder who was struck out by Miller's 103.4 mph fastball, the fastest pitch ever thrown for a Padres strikeout in a regular-season game.

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What they’re saying

“Mason Miller's electric ninth inning set the stage for Xander Bogaerts' walk-off grand slam in the Padres 7-3 win vs. the Rockies.”

— Abdullah Imran, Author

What’s next

The Padres will look to build on this win as they continue their divisional battle in the NL West. Miller's dominant performances will be crucial as the team pushes for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

Mason Miller's emergence as an elite strikeout artist with blazing velocity has made him a key part of the Padres' pitching staff, and his latest outing showcased his ability to take over a game and set the stage for his team's dramatic victory.