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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Sets Record with 103.9 mph Pitch Home Run

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Source: Defector
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Sets Record with 103.9 mph Pitch Home Run
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Mason Miller, a pitcher known for his fast 101 mph fastball, faced Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who hit a record-breaking 107.1 mph home run off him, highlighting the visceral excitement of radar gun readings in baseball. Despite Miller's impressive velocity, Gurriel's contact and power proved decisive in their encounter, culminating in a historic home run and a Padres victory.

Topics:sports#fastball#home-run#lourdes-gurriel#mason-miller#mlb-speed-records#sports
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  1. Mason Miller’s Balls Were Fast, But Lourdes Gurriel’s Dong Was Faster  Defector
  2. Gurriel makes history with HR off 103.9 mph pitch  ESPN
  3. Gurriel faces 103.9 mph and sends it far away for record HR  MLB.com
  4. Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. sets record by hitting home run off 103.9-mph pitch  Yahoo Sports
  5. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. makes history, crushes 103.9 m.p.h. pitch for two-run homer  Sportsnet.ca

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