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Tom Dierberger

Aroldis Chapman's 104.7-MPH Strikeout Pitch Left Manny Machado in Disbelief

Manny Machado reacts to striking out in the eighth inning of the Padres' matchup against the Pirates on Wednesday night. | SportsNet Pittsburgh

Manny Machado had a front-row seat for the absolute heat Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Aroldis Chapman was throwing on Wednesday night at PNC Park.

In the top of the eighth inning with the score tied 6–6, Machado batted with two outs and two runners on. One swing could tilt the game back in the San Diego Padres' favor. But it was the 36-year-old reliever who got the best of Machado in the end.

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