Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski made Major League Baseball history on Friday, becoming the first starting pitcher in 125 years to open his career with 11 consecutive hitless innings. The 23-year-old right-hander delivered six perfect frames against the Minnesota Twins in just his second major league start, showcasing dominance before finally conceding a hit in the seventh inning.
Misiorowski’s remarkable streak ended when he walked Byron Buxton and then gave up a two-run home run to Matt Wallner. But by then, the Brewers were firmly in control, and the crowd at American Family Field gave the towering 6-foot-7 pitcher a standing ovation as he left the mound with his team leading 8-2. The Brewers eventually cruised to a 17-6 victory.
“I think this is exactly how I ever dreamed of it coming along,” Misiorowski said postgame, reflecting on his historic outing. “Honestly, I felt calmer and more ready compared to the first one. Nerves were going pretty heavy on the first one, so it’s good to finally feel your feet under you.”
The Brewers’ No. 4 prospect had already impressed in his MLB debut on June 12, when he tossed five no-hit innings against the St. Louis Cardinals before exiting due to leg cramps. That performance, combined with Friday’s dominance, has now etched his name into the record books. According to OptaSTATS, Misiorowski is the only pitcher in the modern era (since 1900) to record more wins (two) than hits allowed (one) after his first two career starts.
On Friday, Misiorowski struck out six batters and consistently hit triple digits with his fastball, which topped out at 102.1 mph. He threw 12 pitches at 101 mph or faster — a feat surpassed only by Hunter Greene and Jordan Hicks since pitch tracking began in 2008. Yet his success was not built on speed alone; he used a mix of curveballs, changeups, and sliders to keep hitters off balance. One such slider left Twins infielder Willi Castro on the ground after a swinging strikeout in the first inning.
“I think he stepped up even better than he was the first day,” said Brewers manager Pat Murphy. “He was more in command.”
Offensively, the Brewers took a while to ignite but erupted with five runs in the sixth inning, led by a career-best eight RBIs from Christian Yelich. Milwaukee added four runs in the seventh and five more in the eighth to secure a commanding win.
Misiorowski’s first two starts suggest a star in the making — one combining raw power with poise far beyond his years.
