Mason Miller’s 104.5 mph heater anchored a 3-0 Padres win in Game 2, delivering the fastest postseason pitch tracked since 2008 and fueling San Diego’s bullpen dominance over the Cubs. Miller fanned five in 1 2/3, becoming the first pitcher to strike out the first eight hitters in his postseason career. The staff, led by Shildt, fed off his velocity, and San Diego now heads toward a decisive Game 3 with upgraded momentum.