Mason Miller's scoreless streak ends after controversial fair-foul call leads to two runs
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
Mason Miller's scoreless streak ends after controversial fair-foul call leads to two runs
10 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
The San Diego Padres closer allowed his first runs in 34.2 innings during a 9-5 win over the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on April 27, 2026.
A disputed single by Matt Shaw, ruled fair and non-reviewable, sparked the end of Miller's streak and increased his ERA to 1.26. Both Ty France and manager Craig Stammen argued the call.
Miller's streak was the eighth-longest by a reliever since 1961. Despite the controversy, Miller and the Padres emphasized the team victory and looked ahead to future games.
After a record streak ended on a bad call, can Mason Miller maintain his elite form?
How did Matt Shaw transform from a below-average hitter into a player who starts a rally?
What technology from other sports could prevent these controversial calls in baseball's future?
Could this single controversial play force MLB to finally make all foul line calls reviewable?
Why can MLB umpires' pitch calls be challenged, but not a streak-ending fair/foul call?
Despite video replay, could the umpire have actually made the correct call on the field?