Mason Miller threw the fastest pitch in MLB All-Star Game history at 103.6 mph
Miller struck out Trea Turner and Shohei Ohtani in succession during his appearance
MLB All-Star Game took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas and American League won with a score of 5-3
Mason Miller, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, made history at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game by throwing the fastest pitch ever recorded in the event's history. The record-breaking pitch came during Miller's appearance in the fifth inning against Trea Turner of the Philadelphia Phillies and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers. With a velocity of 103.6 mph, Miller surpassed Aroldis Chapman's previous record set back in 2010.
Miller entered the game with an impressive season performance, boasting a 2.27 ERA and having saved 15 out of the 17 opportunities for his team. In his All-Star debut, he retired Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks on a flyout before striking out Ohtani and Turner in succession.
The first batter Miller faced was Ketel Marte, who flew out to left field after seeing three pitches from Miller. The second batter was Shohei Ohtani, who struck out swinging after facing five pitches from the young pitcher. The third and final batter of the inning was Trea Turner, who also struck out swinging following a full count.
Miller's performance at the All-Star Game marked his most memorable moment from the experience. He became only the third Oakland Athletics pitcher to earn an All-Star win, joining Vida Blue in 1971 and Mark Mulder in 2004.
The MLB All-Star Game took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The American League emerged as the victor with a score of 5-3.
Mason Miller set a new All-Star Game record with a 103.6 mph pitch against Trea Turner.
No other All-Star has thrown a pitch this hard on record.
Miller struck out Ohtani with an 89.2-mph slider and Trea Turner with a 102.4-mph fastball in the fifth inning.
Miller hit triple digits eight times in the 12 pitches he threw during the game.
Miller became the third pitcher in Oakland Athletics history to earn an All-Star win following Vida Blue in 1971 and Mark Mulder in 2004.
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The author makes a few statements that are not fallacies but do not quite meet the criteria for an accurate analysis. The author states that Miller is the third rookie pitcher to earn the win in an All-Star Game, which is accurate and should be considered a fact rather than an argument. Additionally, there are some instances of appeals to authority when discussing other players' opinions on Miller's fastball, but these are not egregious enough to warrant a significant deduction in the score. The author also provides context about the performance of other AL pitchers in the game, which is informative and not meant as an argument. As such, while there are minor issues with appeals to authority and some inflammatory rhetoric, no major logical fallacies are present in this article.
Mason Miller lived up to the hype...
Per Elias, Miller is the third rookie pitcher to earn the win in an All-Star Game...
The hitters that we face every day throughout the year, there are a lot of talented guys, so whoever you match up against, it’s gonna be a battle.
Mason Miller pitched a perfect 12-pitch fifth inning, reaching 100 mph eight times and striking out Shohei Ohtani and Trea Turner.
Miller became the third pitcher in Oakland Athletics history to earn an All-Star win following Vida Blue in 1971 and Mark Mulder in 2004.
Oakland fans were privileged to see Miller’s performance, which was his most memorable moment from the All-Star experience.
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The article contains selective reporting as it focuses on the poor performance of Logan Webb in the All-Star Game and does not mention the success of Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller. The article also uses emotional manipulation by describing Webb's frown and disappointment after his performance, which could potentially elicit an emotional response from readers.
The San Francisco Giants' workhorse, if permitted, would have liked to pitch all night. But once Webb got his turn to pitch, his smile turned into a frown.
Webb had little command of his sinker, fell behind hitters and wound up coughing up three runs on three hits and a walk.
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The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author's statements are generally neutral and descriptive.
Bethel Park native Mason Miller struck out Shohei Ohtani and Trea Turner in the All-Star Game
Miller topped 100 mph on eight of his 12 pitches during the game
He struck out Ohtani with a called third strike after reaching triple digits twice
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The author, Kevin Gorman, uses inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. He describes Miller's performance as 'dominating' and 'impressive', which is an inflammatory way of describing the event. Additionally, he quotes Miller himself boasting about his pitch selection and strategy. This creates a dichotomous depiction of Miller versus the other players, making it seem like they have no chance against him.
As expected, a right-handed pitcher from Pittsburgh dominated the All-Star Game with his power pitching.
Move over, Pirates rookie Paul Skenes. Make room for Bethel Park native Mason Miller.
The 6-foot-5, 200-pound Miller...started by throwing a first-pitch fastball clocked at 101 mph...
Miller then challenged Ohtani...by firing a 100.6-mph fastball for a called strike.
It's hard to not enjoy that, with this crowd and these players here.
Kevin Gorman is a TribLive reporter covering the Pirates.
