Brewers SP Jacob Misiorowski strikes out 12 of first 14 batters vs. Rockies
Jacob Misiorowski put on a dominant display during Sunday’s 11-2 win for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Colorado Rockies. The starting pitcher struck out 12 of the first 14 batters he encountered, setting an aggressive pace early in the contest. Eleven of those strikeouts occurred within the first four frames, a feat not seen since 1969 for a pitcher holding a no-hitter through that span.
The Rockies struggled to make contact against his velocity. Misiorowski recorded 13 pitches exceeding 100 mph in the opening inning alone. Right fielder Troy Johnston finally ended the strikeout streak in the fourth, but the Brewers starter remained in total control until the fifth inning.
Colorado eventually broke through in the fifth when Cole Carrigg hit a home run. Misiorowski finished his outing after five innings with 83 pitches, one earned run allowed, and 12 total strikeouts. He earned his 11th win of the season, maintaining his position as a frontrunner for the National League Cy Young Award.
This performance adds to a historic campaign for the second-year starter. He currently leads Major League Baseball with an 11-4 record and a 1.58 ERA. His season highlights include throwing the fastest pitch by a starter in league history at 105.5 mph and a game against the St. Louis Cardinals where he recorded 57 pitches over 100 mph. His steady progression through the 2026 season confirms his status as a top-tier arm in professional baseball.