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Ridiculous wrinkle in Mason Miller’s Padres track record gave Craig Stammen reason to believe in Game 2 loss

Mason Miller had never entered with a lead and left the Padres trailing, giving Craig Stammen reason to trust him until Game 2 unraveled.

By Tremayne Person · Friars on Base

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 6:45 PM

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Tremayne Person argues Craig Stammen had valid reasons to trust Mason Miller despite his Game 2 blown save.
Mason Miller allowed a walk-off two-run single to Jackson Chourio after walking three batters in the ninth inning.
Miller had not blown a lead across 67 previous appearances during the 2026 regular season.

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San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen stood by closer Mason Miller during a blown save in a Game 2 NLDS loss against the Milwaukee Brewers. Miller entered to protect a 3-2 lead for a six-out save on October 4, but he loaded the bases on three walks in the ninth before Jackson Chourio delivered a walk-off two-run single.

Tremayne Person argues that Stammen had reasonable grounds to trust Miller, noting Miller had never blown a lead in 67 prior appearances this season. The article highlights that key bullpen alternative Adrián Morejón was unavailable, while defensive mistakes and missed offensive chances also contributed heavily to San Diego's defeat.

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