What happened: Mason Miller struck out all three batters he faced in his latest relief appearance, continuing a season of historic dominance. The outing lowered his season ERA to 0.98 and pushed his strikeout rate to an elite 50.5%.

Why it matters: Miller continues to prove why he is considered the hardest pitcher in the world to hit, as noted in ESPN's analysis of his elite arsenal. His ability to punch out over half of the batters he faces has solidified his status as the premier late-inning weapon in the National League.

What to watch: The Padres closer remains the focal point of the bullpen as San Diego navigates its June schedule. Miller remains the primary option for high-leverage situations as he chases single-season reliever records.