Misiorowski's dominant start lifts Brewers to divisional advantage
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MILWAUKEE — Jacob Misiorowski matched a career-high 12 strikeouts and carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Monday. Christian Yelich hit a two-run home run and Andrew Vaughn went 3-for-4, providing the offensive support that backed Misiorowski's dominant outing.
The victory extended Milwaukee's NL Central lead over St. Louis to 2 1/2 games. Misiorowski, now 5-2, reached a top velocity of 103.4 mph and threw 57 pitches at or above 100 mph, lowering his ERA to 1.83. The Cardinals scored once in the sixth inning, ending his scoreless streak this week.
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Timeline
- 1. 1987 — Teddy Higuera set the Brewers' record with a 32-inning scoreless streak.
- 2. Sept. 17, 2022 — Hunter Greene recorded 47 pitches at 100+ mph (previous tracked single-game mark).
- 3. 2008 — MLB pitch tracking began, establishing the dataset referenced for 100+ mph pitches.
- 4. Monday (current game) — Misiorowski carried a no-hitter into the sixth, struck out 12, and pitched seven innings allowing one run.
- 5. Following the game — Brewers' win extended NL Central lead to 2½ games; Misiorowski's ERA registered at 1.83.
Why it matters
Misiorowski's performance is a big win for Brewers fans. His high-speed pitching and impressive strikeout count have helped extend the team's lead in the NL Central. If you're a baseball enthusiast, it's worth watching his next game. You might witness more record-breaking moments.
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