Gurriel makes history with HR off 103.9 mph pitch
created: Aug. 6, 2025, 1:24 p.m. | updated: Aug. 6, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Open Extended ReactionsPHOENIX -- San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller was bringing the heat Tuesday night.
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 in the eighth inning, tying the score at 5-all.
It was the hardest-hit pitch for a homer since MLB started pitch tracking in 2008.
He routinely throws over 100 mph and hit 104.2 mph with his fastest pitch Tuesday night.
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