Padres closer Mason Miller loses wild scoreless streak on controversial fair-foul call against Cubs
Mason Miller, the closer for the San Diego Padres, ended his impressive scoreless streak due to a controversial fair-foul call during a game against the Chicago Cubs. The call, which was upheld despite protests from the Padres, led to Miller allowing his first runs of the season. Ultimately, the Padres secured a victory, which Miller acknowledged as the most important outcome.
- ▪Mason Miller had not allowed a run in his previous 34.2 innings pitched before the game.
- ▪The controversial call involved a ball hit by Cubs' Matt Shaw that was ruled fair despite appearing to land in foul territory.
- ▪Miller's ERA increased to 1.26 after allowing two runs in the game.
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San Diego Padres Padres closer Mason Miller loses wild scoreless streak on controversial fair-foul call against Cubs Miller hadn't allowed a run dating back to last year By Ryan Morik Fox News Published April 28, 2026 12:03pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mason Miller is human after all. Sort of.
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