Miller (1-2) allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and a walk over 1.2 innings Sunday, striking out one and taking a loss against the Rangers.
Miller threw a scoreless ninth inning and recorded two outs to begin the 10th before falling apart. He gave up an RBI single to Adolis Garcia before Josh Jung ripped a three-run, walk-off homer. Miller had thrown 12.1 straight scoreless frames through most of July and August but has been tagged with five earned runs over his last three appearances. He's now sporting a 2.52 ERA with an 87:19 K:BB and 23 saves through 53.2 innings.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Nails down 23rd save
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Miller gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 23rd save of the season in a 9-6 win over the Reds. He struck out two.
He made things interesting by putting two runners aboard with one out, but Miller then fanned Amed Rosario and Will Benson to wrap things up. The right-hander has converted all eight of his save chances in August, posting a 1.59 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB over 11.1 innings as he puts the finishing touches on a dazzling first season as Oakland's closer.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Escapes with 22nd save
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Miller earned the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Reds, allowing two runs on four hits with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.
Miller allowed two runs on a season-high four hits before striking out Amed Rosario with two runners in scoring position to end the game. Consider it an off night, as the 26-year-old entered Tuesday's appearance having fired 12.1 consecutive scoreless frames and has now converted 10 straight save chances. On the season, he owns a 2.12 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 122:33 K:BB across 51 innings.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Collects 21st save
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Miller struck out one while tossing 1.1 perfect innings to pick up the save Sunday against the Brewers.
Miller collected four outs to pick up his fourth multi-inning save of the season. Miller has not been scored upon in 17 of his last 18 outings since June 14, tossing 20 innings with a 0.90 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, 27 strikeouts and nine saves over that stretch.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Hits 20-save mark
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Miller picked up the save Thursday against Tampa Bay, allowing one hit with two strikeouts across a scoreless ninth inning.
The uber-talented 25-year-old became the 17th closer to reach 20 saves and extended his scoreless inning streak to 11 frames. Miller has appeared in 41 games this season, tallying a 1.85 ERA and an 81:17 K:BB across 48.2 innings.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Notches 19th save
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Miller earned a save over the Rays on Monday, issuing one walk and striking out one batter in one scoreless inning.
Miller had a three-run lead to work with in the ninth frame and protected it with relative ease, allowing just one baserunner on a two-out walk. The right-hander has converted each of his past seven save chances, registering a 23:5 K:BB and allowing only two runs over 16 innings during that span. Miller has blossomed in his first campaign as a closer, going 19-for-21 in save opportunities overall and posting a 1.89 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 79:17 K:BB across 47.2 frames.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Locks down six-out save
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Miller earned the save in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Mets, allowing one walk while striking out three over two scoreless innings.
Miller made quick work of the Mets in the eighth inning, setting them down in order while striking out a pair. Miller would return for the ninth where he'd face a bit more trouble, hitting Tyrone Taylor with a pitch before issuing a two-out walk to Jose Iglesias. However, Miller inducd a flyout off the bat of Francisco Alvarez, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs to seal the victory. The 25-year-old Miller hasn't allowed a hit in four appearances (five innings) since returning from the IL. He's converted 18 of 20 save chances while posting a 1.97 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 114:32 K:BB across 79 innings this season.
Athletics' Mason Miller: Strikes out three for 17th save
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Miller earned the save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Blue Jays, walking one and striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning.
Miller was summoned to protect a 1-0 lead in the ninth inning and did so without allowing the Blue Jays to put a ball in play, touching 103 mph on his fastball and generating five swinging strikes on 18 pitches. The 25-year-old has converted both his save attempts since returning from the injured list due to a finger injury and owns a 2.11 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 73:15 K:BB across 42.2 innings this season.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Notches 16th save in return
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Miller pitched a perfect ninth inning to record his 16th save of the season Wednesday against the White Sox. He did not record a strikeout.
Activated off the injured list Wednesday morning, Miller needed just 13 pitches to notch his first save since July 10. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, Miller should have little competition for saves the rest of the way. The 25-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season, posting a robust 2.16 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 70:14 K:BB across 41.2 innings while going 16-for-18 in save opportunities.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Activated from 15-day injured list
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The Athletics activated Miller (finger) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Miller is back after a minimum 15-day absence as a result of a fractured left pinkie finger. He did not make a rehab appearance but completed a live batting practice session Monday to convince the Athletics he was ready to go. Miller should immediately regain his closer role for Oakland.
A's manager Mark Kotsay said Miller (finger) is scheduled to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander landed on the shelf just after the All-Star break due to a fractured pinkie finger on his left hand, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after being sidelined for the 15-day minimum. Miller has a 2.21 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 70:14 K:BB across 40.2 innings this season and should immediately reclaim the closer role from Tyler Ferguson.
Miller (finger) threw a live bullpen session Monday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Miller is dealing with a fractured finger on his non-throwing hand and continued to throw bullpen sessions while he had a cast on. He played catch for the first time without the cast Saturday and has already advanced to facing batters. The standout 25-year-old becomes eligible to return Friday, though it's unclear if he'll need to miss additional time.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Sheds cast
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Miller (finger) played catch Saturday without his cast, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Miller has been throwing bullpen sessions while wearing a cast on his non-throwing hand, though Saturday marks the first time he's done any sort of throwing without a cast. The 25-year-old is slated to pitch a simulated game Monday, which will help the A's determine how far away he is from returning to their bullpen.
Miller (finger) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Miller's fractured finger is on his left (non-throwing) hand, so he will likely continue to throw bullpen sessions while his finger heals to keep his arm active. It remains unclear how long it will be until he's able to ditch the cast on his hand, but general manager David Forst said he's hopeful the right-hander will be able to return to the Athletics' bullpen quickly once the cast is removed.
