Jacob Misiorowski throws fastest-tracked pitches by starter
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Key Points:
- Brewers right-hander Misiorowski delivered a historic pitching performance against the Yankees, throwing seven fastballs at 103 mph or higher in the first inning alone, with a top speed of 103.6 mph, contributing to a 6-0 Milwaukee win.
- Misiorowski set multiple records in the pitch tracking era (since 2008), including the most pitches at 102+ mph in a game (22) and four strikeouts on 102+ mph fastballs, with an average fastball velocity of 101.1 mph over at least 40 pitches.
- His dominant outing featured a near-perfect first inning with three strikeouts on nine pitches, including striking out reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, and sustained high velocity deep into the sixth inning.
- This performance surpassed previous velocity records for starting pitchers, with Misiorowski throwing faster and more frequent high-velocity pitches than any starter since 2008, eclipsing past marks held by pitchers like Jordan Hicks and Tarik Skubal.
- The win served as redemption for the Brewers after a rough start against the Yankees last season, when Milwaukee allowed a record number of home runs early in the season.
