PHOENIX — San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller was bringing the warmth Tuesday night time.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returned the favor.
Gurriel crushed a 103.9 mph fastball from Miller into the left-field seats for a two-run homer within the eighth inning, tying the rating at 5-all. It was the hardest-hit pitch for a homer since MLB began pitch monitoring in 2008.
“It is one thing that simply occurred,” Gurriel mentioned by means of an interpreter. “It is not that straightforward.”
It was a part of a two-homer night time for Gurriel. The veteran additionally hit a two-run shot within the first inning.
The hard-throwing Miller was acquired from the Athletics finally week’s commerce deadline. He routinely throws over 100 mph and hit 104.2 mph along with his quickest pitch Tuesday night time.
“It was loud contact,” D-backs supervisor Torey Lovullo mentioned. “We all know Mason Miller’s received a giant arm. It is a huge arm and he will problem you with it. Our hitter was prepared.”
The Padres gained the sport 10-5 in 11 innings.
