# Mason Miller shakes off 101-mph grounder to finish save

> Padres closer took a screaming line drive off his calf but stayed in to record his 37th save against the Rockies.
- Title: Mason Miller shakes off 101-mph grounder to finish save
- Summary: Padres closer took a screaming line drive off his calf but stayed in to record his 37th save against the Rockies. Miller walked away from a 101-mph…
- Keywords: mason miller, san diego padres, colorado rockies, coors field, kyle karros, injury, closer, saves, nl wild card, arizona diamondbacks, craig stammen, postseason
- Source: San Diego Padres On SI — https://si.com/mlb/padres/onsi/padres-mason-miller-injury-update-scare-vs-rockies
- Published: 2026-09-15T20:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mason miller, san diego padres, colorado rockies, coors field, kyle karros, injury, closer, saves, nl wild card, arizona diamondbacks, craig stammen, postseason
## 101-mph grounder hits Miller's leg
Mason Miller took a screaming ground ball off his calf but stayed in to close out the Padres' 8-7 win over the Rockies on Monday night.
## Miller records 37th save anyway
The grounder from Kyle Karros struck Miller's outer calf. He retired the next two batters to finish the inning and log save number 37.
## Walking fine after the game
Miller's right calf was wrapped in ice after the game, but he walked without a limp and told reporters he was fine.
## Grateful it wasn't worse
Miller expects some soreness but said game adrenaline helped. He's thankful it was a grounder and not a line drive.

> I'll take a one-hopper before a line drive for sure. So grateful to walk away from it without any real issues.
## Workload already a concern
Miller's next appearance will set a new career high for innings pitched. The physical toll of his season was already being monitored before the injury.
## Miller dismisses workload worries
When asked about fatigue concerns, Miller said there's no concern until it becomes one. He plans to keep preparing and stay ready.

> No concern. I mean, until it becomes a concern, it's not a concern.
## Velocity stayed strong
Miller threw only five pitches after the injury, but his fastball still hit 100.4 mph and his sliders ranged from 86.8 to 89.1 mph.
## Padres closing in on playoffs
San Diego holds a 2.5-game lead over Arizona in the NL wild card race with 12 games left. Miller will be essential to clinching a postseason spot.
## Key takeaway

Miller walked away from a 101-mph comebacker with only minor soreness and expects to be ready for the next game.