Miller's run of dominance continues as Friars outlast Angels for series win
Apr 19, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Bryce Teodosio (22) reacts after striking out Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (14) during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images ANAHEIM -- Another three up, another three down. Mason Miller, the sport's most dominant reliever, secured his eighth save of the campaign after a 1-2-3 ninth inning to give the Padres their fifth consecutive series victory Sunday against the Angels.
The closer picked up two strikeouts in his outing, now having punched out 27 of 38 hitters faced -- a staggering 71. 1% strikeout clip, the highest by a pitcher in his first 11 appearances of a season since at least 1900. He's also coming up on some club history of his own.
Miller extended his scoreless streak to an eye-popping 32 2/3 innings, moving him within one shy of Cla Meredith's franchise record 33 2/3 scoreless innings, set in 2006. Mason Miller locks down the save and extends his scoreless streak to 32. 2 innings 🔥 pic.
twitter. com/6xwL8OU0YF — MLB (@MLB) April 19, 2026 This was the vision when Padres GM A. J.
Preller acquired the flame-throwing righty at last year's trade deadline. Just do enough offensively to hand Miller the ball for the contests' final three outs. The Padres offense did just that.