Key facts
- Jacob Misiorowski pitched a complete-game one-hitter with 15 strikeouts.
- The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0.
- Misiorowski's 15 strikeouts are the most by any pitcher this season.
- Misiorowski's fastball reached 104.5 mph, the fastest pitch by a starter in the pitch-tracking era.
- Jake Bauers hit a three-run homer for the Brewers.
Jacob Misiorowski delivered a dominant performance on Friday night, pitching a complete-game one-hitter with 15 strikeouts to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 24-year-old right-hander faced the minimum number of batters, throwing 95 pitches, 74 of which were strikes. This outing marked a career-high in strikeouts for Misiorowski and was the most by any pitcher this season. It was also the first complete game by a Brewers pitcher since September 11, 2023.
Misiorowski's fastball reached a maximum of 104.5 mph, setting a record for the fastest pitch by a starting pitcher in the pitch-tracking era. He struck out eight of the first nine Phillies batters. The Phillies' only hit was a sharp single by NL home run leader Kyle Schwarber in the fourth inning. Jake Bauers provided key offense for the Brewers with a three-run homer, and Jackson Chourio added a run-scoring single.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy lauded Misiorowski's performance, calling it "as good as it gets" against a strong Phillies lineup. Phillies manager Don Mattingly acknowledged the challenge of facing a pitcher with Misiorowski's consistent velocity. Misiorowski improved his record to 8-2 on the season.