What happened: Montgomery turned on a 95 mph four-seam fastball and drove it out. Statcast tracked it at 106 mph off the bat with a 29-degree launch angle.
Why it matters: The drive set the early power benchmark for the 2026 postseason. It follows a regular season defined by power and whiffs, including the single-season strikeout mark at 224.
By the numbers: 432 feet — longest homer on postseason Day 1; 106 mph exit velocity; 29-degree launch angle.
What to watch: The 432-foot mark stands as the number to beat on the Day 2 slate.