Ben Joyce throws MLB's fastest pitch in Angels' victory

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ben Joyce retired all four hitters he faced in 1⅓ innings for his first big league save, and concluded the effort with a 104.7 mile per hour fastball, the fastest pitch in the majors this season, during his club's 5-4 win over the New York Mets on Saturday night. The hard-throwing right-hander struck out J.D. Martinez for the final out. According to ESPN Stats & Information, it was the hardest pitch thrown to strike a batter out in the pitch-tracking era, which dates back to 2008. "It was hard, I've never seen a fastball like that," Martinez said. "That's the fastest fastball I've ever faced." Martinez, who hit his second grand slam in eight games in the loss, took it in stride, though, and had fun with it in his postgame media availability.

 

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Ben Joyce's historic save with that blistering 104.7 mph fastball is a standout moment—his pitch speed setting records and J.D. Martinez’s reaction highlight the excitement and intensity of the game!