For one closing time, the Athletics had a chance to play in entrance of their followers in Oakland. And for nearer Mason Miller, he was prepared to offer them his very best.
The All-Star righty entered Thursday’s sport within the eighth inning towards the Rangers to go for a four-out save. And if there’s one factor followers can anticipate from Miller, it’s absolute gas on the radar gun. However even for Miller, Thursday’s outing was the form of farewell efficiency that Oakland Coliseum has by no means seen — nor will it ever see once more.
In entrance of a crowd of 46,889 and battling by way of two delays (a fan on the sphere and a smoke bomb), Miller threw a 103.8 mph fastball that was fouled off. He ended the sport on a 103.5 mph fastball the following pitch.
Mason Miller, 103.8 MPH Fastball. 🔥
The Quickest pitch by an A’s pitcher within the Statcast period on the Oakland Coliseum. pic.twitter.com/5ytWJYU9OF
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 26, 2024
Mason Miller closes out the Oakland Coliseum with 104 mph. ⛽️ pic.twitter.com/dAvnsYlBx7
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 26, 2024
That 103.8 mph fastball, although, was the quickest pitch an A’s pitcher has thrown at Oakland Coliseum within the Statcast period. And that simply occurred to be in the course of the closing at-bat within the stadium’s historical past. How are you going to not be romantic about baseball?
