{
  "id": 12168391,
  "title": "Dodgers, Braves Set MLB Record in NLDS Game 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dodgers-braves-set-mlb-record-in-nlds-game-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:37:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/dodgers-braves-set-mlb-record-in-nlds-game-2-12523333"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the first inning of the National League Division Series, Game 1, between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres, the two teams combined to achieve an average fastball velocity of 98.50 mph, setting a new record for the fastest average in a single game, according to Baseball America's JJ Cooper. However, just a day later, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves surpassed this milestone, with five different pitchers each throwing a pitch clocked at 100 mph or faster. Dodgers pitcher Edgardo Henriquez reached 103.0 mph, while Roki Sasaki, Edwin Diaz, Robert Suarez, and Didier Fuentes all surpassed the 101 mph mark. This achievement marks the first time in MLB history that five different pitchers have been recorded throwing 100 mph in the same game.",
  "summary": "The trend toward faster fastballs reached a hilt as the Dodgers and Braves featured the most 100-mph relievers in a single game.",
  "key_points": [
    "Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres set record with 98.50 mph average fastball in Game 1.",
    "Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves surpass record with five pitchers throwing 100 mph or faster.",
    "Edgardo Henriquez records highest pitch at 103.0 mph in historic game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}