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Padres Edge Cubs, End Miller’s 34-Inning Shutout

4/28/2026

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Summary

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The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on 04/27/2026, ending Mason Miller’s 34 2/3-inning scoreless streak.
The streak ended after umpires Dan Merzel and Shane Livensparger ruled a Matt Shaw grounder fair despite it appearing foul.
Miller allowed three singles and a wild-pitch run, then posted a 1.26 ERA, 10 saves, a 101.5 mph fastball and a streak that ranks eighth-longest since 1961 and longest in Padres history.

History

Historical Context

During the 1960s the major-league bullpen grew in importance, highlighted by Don Drysdale’s 58-inning scoreless streak in 1968. Orel Hershiser later extended the mark to 59 innings in 1988. Mason Miller’s 34-2/3-inning run in 2026 echoes those historic stretches, prompting MLB’s significant ongoing push for expanded replay technology reviews today.

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Story summary

The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on 04/27/2026, ending Mason Miller’s 34 2/3-inning scoreless streak.
The streak ended after umpires Dan Merzel and Shane Livensparger ruled a Matt Shaw grounder fair despite it appearing foul.
Miller allowed three singles and a wild-pitch run, then posted a 1.26 ERA, 10 saves, a 101.5 mph fastball and a streak that ranks eighth-longest since 1961 and longest in Padres history.

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