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Mason Miller, the San Diego Padres’ standout closer, took the mound for the National League All-Stars during the top of the ninth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Although his appearance was brief—just four pitches—Miller showcased the dominance that Padres fans have come to expect. He quickly struck out Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox, marking a strong outing amidst a game that ultimately concluded with a 4-0 victory for the American League.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who was at the helm for the NL All-Stars, had been managing the pitching assignments effectively until the seventh inning. In a surprising move, he allowed Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski to pitch two innings, which led to a run scored against him from a solo home run by Miguel Vargas in the eighth. While Wrobleski did rack up five strikeouts, the decision to extend his stint came at the expense of limiting other pitchers, including Miller, who only had a fleeting moment to shine on the All-Star stage.
For Padres fans, it was disappointing to see their lone representative limited to just four pitches, but there’s a silver lining. Miller can now take a breather and prepare for the second half of the season, which kicks off this Friday in Kansas City. His brief but impactful appearance at the All-Star Game serves as a reminder of his potential as one of the league’s most formidable relievers.
Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.
