Misiorowski throws first professional complete game on another night of record velocity
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Key Points:
- Jacob Misiorowski threw a record-breaking 104.5 mph pitch and struck out 15 batters with no walks in a one-hit shutout, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
- This performance marked Misiorowski's first professional complete game, pitching nine innings for the first time after never going past the seventh inning in 27 previous starts.
- Misiorowski set a new record for the fastest pitch by a starting pitcher since tracking began, surpassing his own previous record of 103.7 mph, and reached 100 mph with a record 58 pitches.
- He lowered his major league-leading ERA to 1.34 and currently has a remarkable 0.17 ERA over his last eight starts, with the 15 strikeouts being the highest by any pitcher this season.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised Misiorowski's consistency, work ethic, and maturity, highlighting his routine and dedication in the weight room as key factors in his success.