Jacob Misiorowski Sets Record with 103.7 MPH Fastball in Brewers’ Victory Over Rockies

Jacob Misiorowski continues to elevate his game in his second major-league season, showcasing his remarkable skills during Saturday’s matchup against the Colorado Rockies. The Brewers’ ace unleashed a blistering 103.7 mph fastball in the third inning, marking the fastest pitch recorded since Statcast began tracking in 2008. This electrifying throw was part of a historic performance, as Misiorowski delivered an astonishing 45 pitches clocked at 101 mph or faster, setting a new MLB record.

In total, 52 of his 98 pitches exceeded 100 mph, underscoring his dominance on the mound. Misiorowski finished the game allowing just one unearned run and four hits while striking out eight batters and walking three. The Brewers cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Rockies, further solidifying their position in the NL Central.

Misiorowski’s recent form has been exceptional, having pitched seven innings in four of his last five starts and allowing only one earned run during that stretch. His impressive performance has lowered his season ERA to 1.50, ranking second in MLB behind Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies, who is also enjoying a standout season.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy faced a tough decision in the seventh inning as Misiorowski navigated the Rockies’ lineup for a fourth time. After issuing a walk to Kyle Karros and giving up a single to Brett Sullivan, Murphy contemplated making a change. However, Misiorowski made it clear he wanted to continue, establishing eye contact with Murphy and demonstrating his determination to finish the game.

“He was saying, ‘I want this, I want to stay,’” Murphy reflected, noting the middle of the order was looming. Misiorowski responded emphatically, striking out Jake McCarthy and Sterlin Thompson with just seven pitches to escape the inning.

After the game, Misiorowski spoke about his desire to ease the workload on a Brewers bullpen that has faced challenges due to injuries. “I thought it was my job to get it to a point where [two relievers] could throw one inning each and make it through the game without a lot of tax on those arms,” he explained. “I want to get out of this inning for the boys.”

Despite a concerning moment in the sixth inning when he hit Tyler Freeman in the head with a 98 mph cutter, Misiorowski managed to stay focused. Freeman left the game but walked off the field unaided, alleviating some of the pitcher’s worries about the incident.

With this victory, Milwaukee improved its record to 39-23, maintaining a five-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central. Misiorowski’s season now boasts a record of 7-2, along with an impressive 116 strikeouts in 78 innings, translating to a remarkable 13.4 strikeouts per nine innings.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.