Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a remarkable two-run homer off San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller, tying the game at 5-5. This homer, struck from a 103.9 mph pitch, set a record as the hardest hit pitch for a homer since MLB began tracking pitches in 2008. Gurriel also hit a two-run homer earlier in the game, contributing significantly to his team's performance. Miller, known for consistently throwing pitches over 100 mph, reached speeds of 104.2 mph during the game.
Gurriel crushed a 103.9 mph fastball from Miller into the left-field seats for a two-run homer in the eighth inning, tying the game at 5-all.
It was the hardest hit pitch for a homer since MLB started pitch tracking in 2008.
The veteran also hit a two-run shot in the first inning.
Miller routinely throws over 100 mph and hit 104.2 mph with his hardest pitch on Tuesday night.
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