San Diego Padres blow late lead as star closer Mason Miller crumbles in brutal walk-off to Brewers

San Diego built an early lead behind RBI plays from Ty France and Dustin Harris.Milwaukee answered on Sal Frelick's RBI single and a Padres fielding error to keep the score tight.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.NO, THE SAN DIEGO PADRES DIDN'T LOSE BECAUSE OF CONTROVERSIAL NINTH INNING HOME RUN RULINGPadres manager Craig Stammen turned to All-Star closer Mason Miller for a six-out save.
Miller worked a clean 12-pitch eighth inning, but his command collapsed in the ninth.Miller walked three batters to load the bases without giving up a hit, setting up Jackson Chourio’s walk-off two-run single.Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches during Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Sunday, Oct.
4, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wis.(MLB Photos via Getty Images)Craig Stammen of the San Diego Padres walks to the mound to make a pitching change during Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Sunday, Oct.
4, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wis.(The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Miller was direct about his performance in the clubhouse after the game."Terrible," Miller said."I didn't do my job today, so instead of being in here with a win and a series tie, we're in a hole, so it feels pretty bad."Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres walks off the field as Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate defeating the Friars in Game 2 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on Sunday, Oct.
4, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wis.(The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)Miller pointed directly to his loss of control in the final frame."The cardinal rule ...