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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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