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Mason Miller got immense praise from his San Diego Padres squad after earning the first All-Star selection of his career.
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Miller is going through the fourth season of his career in the majors, his second with the Padres . This All-Star selection is incredible for the standout pitcher, the first of a budding career for the rising star.
San Diego players and coaches congratulated him in the locker room, showcasing his elite stats on the mound. He addressed the feat as he represents his team at the All-Star Game.
"He's a leader, and he's a great teammate; he's been a huge part of our success this far this season, thus far. He's absolutely crushed it, he's having an historical season, he's got a 0.78 ERA with a 50% K rate. I mean, just absolutely unbelievable. So, Mason, congratulations," manager Craig Stammen said.
"Obviously an incredible individual honor, but I think I take more pride in the fact that I could represent this group and what we're doing here most years. It's not one guy, but this year I think I represent us well, and excited to get back here. It's happening, you guys, too. Obviously…we know what's in this room, we know what lies ahead, and it's better baseball," Miller said.
How Mason Miller , Padres played against Dodgers
Mason Miller has been a major bright spot for the Padres. However, they are going through tough times with a long losing streak after falling 3-0 to the Dodgers.
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Los Angeles scored its runs in the third, sixth and eighth innings. San Diego was unable to make a dent against the Dodgers' pitchers, ending the night scoreless.
San Diego fell to a 43-45 record on the season, sitting at third place in the NL West Division standings. They are above the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies while trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Dodgers.
Going through eight consecutive losses, the Padres seek a return to the win column. They conclude their series against the Dodgers on July 5 at 7:20 p.m. ET.
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