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New York Post
· collected 2026-10-06 · by Thomas L. Murray
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen denies speculation that closer Mason Miller tipped his pitches during a recent game against the Milwaukee Brewers, despite Miller struggling and giving up two runs in the ninth inning to lose the game. Before Game 3 of the NLDS, Stammen acknowledged some issues with pitch-tipping when Miller works more than one inning but emphasized that this is not the case for Sunday’s performance. The article focuses on the strategic challenges the Padres face as they try to adjust their approach while keeping Miller effective in multi-inning appearances.
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On Sunday, Padres pitcher Mason Miller was tasked with preserving a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers but faltered, giving up two walks and a critical two-RBI single to Jackson Chourio, resulting in a 4-3 loss. This performance raised speculation about pitch-tipping. Before Game 3 of the NLDS, ESPN reporter Alden Gonzalez cited Padres manager Craig Stammen as saying they had observed such behavior from Miller during multi-inning appearances. However, the Padres deny this claim, with Stammen stating that while it may be a consideration moving forward, their strategy was sound going into the game. Despite the controversy, Miller maintained a strong regular season record with a 1.67 ERA and 38 saves last year.
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After it was all said and done, following the San Diego Padres’ questionable decision to have Mason Miller come out and pitch in the eighth and ninth innings, speculation arose that he was tipping his pitches.
asserted
he → say → pitches
For the Padres, who find themselves in a 2-0 hole against the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Craig Stammen begs to differ over his two-time All-Star closing pitcher being predictable.
asserted
pitcher → find → Brewers
Before the Padres were set to begin a team workout at Petco Park, a day before Game 3 of the NLDS, ESPN baseball reporter Alden Gonzalez wrote that Stammen said, “I think we’ve seen some of that from Mason, and it mostly happens in the appearances where he goes more than one inning.
asserted
he → set → inning
“I think that’s definitely something strategy-wise that we were very comfortable with going into the game, but something going forward that we may have to adjust as the playoffs go.”
uncertain
playoffs → think → that
For Miller, he’s built a reputation as being one of the best closers in baseball, holding a 1.67 ERA and leading the National League in 38 saves last season.
asserted
he → build → saves
In 66 games during the regular season, Miller threw 70 innings.
asserted
Miller → throw → innings
In nine of them, he pitched above a single inning.
asserted
he → pitch → inning
In seven of those games, he didn’t give up a run.
asserted
he → give → run
Perhaps Stammen could be right that Miller wasn’t tipping his pitches.
uncertain
Miller → tip → pitches
But Sunday night was the worst time for him to not be able to close out the game, as the Padres are on the verge of elimination.
asserted
Padres → close → elimination
While Miller was six of seven in save opportunities in September, his production trended downward, as he’s given up six runs, five earned, and has been hit nine times while giving up six walks.
asserted
he → trend → walks
Gonzalez reported that Stammen said Miller is still learning how to “keep the same adrenaline in one inning and bringing it to the second inning.”
asserted
Miller → report → inning
During his ninth-inning meltdown on Sunday, Miller was in charge of preserving a 3-2 lead but wouldn’t be able to hold up his end of the bargain as he would give up two walks and would throw his 40th pitch of the outing by giving up a two-RBI single to Jackson Chourio to make it a 4-3 loss to the Brewers.
asserted
it → preserve → Brewers
Aside from Stammen not believing Miller is tipping his pitches, Gonzalez reported that 12-year veteran catcher Gary Sanchez wasn’t aware if he was tipping pitches.
asserted
he → believe → pitches
“I think even if he was and we were aware of it, hitting 104 is not easy by any means,” Sanchez told Gonzalez.
asserted
Sanchez → think → Gonzalez
The Padres and Braves are set to play at 6:30 p.m. in Game 3 on Tuesday as Nick Pivetta will get the start for San Diego.
asserted
Pivetta → set → Diego
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