San Diego Padres fans ecstatic over Josh Hader becoming first pitcher in postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters

Josh Hader seems to have figured out what went wrong with his performance on the mound following the trade to the San Diego Padres. With his dominant performance in the Padres' victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of the NLCS, Hader made history. He became the only pitcher in postseason history to strike out eight consecutive batters.He has been untouchable in the postseason so far. He hadn't thrown a pitch at 100 MPH all year, but did so on Wednesday night consecutively.OptaSTATS@OptaSTATSJosh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.2476354Josh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.Fans are thrilled to see this version of Josh Hader as opposed to the one they got immediately after the trade. He struggled heavily and even had his closer role revoked for a period of time.The Phillies could be in trouble if this is how Hader is going to be on the mound for the rest of the postseason. Fans think Hader could be the key to them winning the World Series this year.&quot;Turned it around at the perfect time,&quot; one fan said.Ralfy@212RalfyTurned it around at the perfect time twitter.com/optastats/stat…OptaSTATS@OptaSTATSJosh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.2477354Josh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.Turned it around at the perfect time twitter.com/optastats/stat…&quot;Didn't see this stat but that is sick!&quot; said another.jeremy-PadFanFromTheStart@jerkorn2010Didn’t see this stat but that is sick! #Padres twitter.com/OptaSTATS/stat…OptaSTATS@OptaSTATSJosh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.1354Josh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.Didn’t see this stat but that is sick! #Padres twitter.com/OptaSTATS/stat…Maintain@LewMaintenance@OptaSTATS @Padres BEAST3@OptaSTATS @Padres BEASTMarlene Buechel@marlenebuechel1@OptaSTATS @Padres Way to go, Josh!! HATED that Milwaukee traded you away, but THRILLED that you are so back in the groove!!15@OptaSTATS @Padres Way to go, Josh!! HATED that Milwaukee traded you away, but THRILLED that you are so back in the groove!!orca@tjchodebain@OptaSTATS @Padres Thanks Milwaukee40@OptaSTATS @Padres Thanks MilwaukeeKurt Wimpe@kwim99@OptaSTATS @Padres I'm old enough to remember people saying the Padres lost that trade10@OptaSTATS @Padres I'm old enough to remember people saying the Padres lost that tradekyle1904@KyleKolb8@OptaSTATS @Padres Everyone counted him out@OptaSTATS @Padres Everyone counted him outKelly@kat7318@OptaSTATS @Padres So excited to see him living up to the hype!@OptaSTATS @Padres So excited to see him living up to the hype!PadresFuture@sports_guruSo glad he’s back to being himself twitter.com/OptaSTATS/stat…OptaSTATS@OptaSTATSJosh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.2477354Josh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.So glad he’s back to being himself twitter.com/OptaSTATS/stat…lift weight and drink protein shakes@DJBelievezHader is a man on a mission twitter.com/optastats/stat…OptaSTATS@OptaSTATSJosh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.2477354Josh Hader of the @Padres is the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to strike out 8 consecutive batters.Hader is a man on a mission twitter.com/optastats/stat…This was the Josh Hader that San Diego fans were hoping for. A hard-throwing lefty that makes at-bats extremely uncomfortable for hitters on both sides of the plate.They will need him to keep this up for the rest of the NLCS if they want a chance to advance to the World Series.Josh Hader and the San Diego Padres need to take 1 of the next 2 games in PhiladelphiaChampionship Series - Philadelphia Phillies v San Diego Padres - Game 2It was important that the Padres won at least one of their home games to start off the series. Games three and four are scheduled to take place in Philadelphia. It's not an easy place to visit for opposing teams.Philadelphia fans are loud and guaranteed to pack Citizens Bank Park. It's important that the Padres come out and hit the ball early and quiet the fans down. All it takes is one early run to quiet the home crowd.The Phillies are expected to start Ranger Suarez on the mound. He's been solid for the Phillies but the Padres have seen far better pitching this season. They shouldn't have a problem facing Suarez.The Padres stack up well against Ranger Suarez and the Phillies for Friday's matchup. It all depends on how early and how often they can score.

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