Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski tops Tarik Skubal feat in career-best game vs. Phillies

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivered a historic performance on Friday night at American Family Field, striking out 15 Philadelphia Phillies batters in a 6-0 shutout win. His outing, completed in just 95 pitches (74 strikes), set a new MLB record for the most strikeouts in a 'Maddux,' surpassing Tarik Skubal’s previous mark of 13 strikeouts in 2025. The only baserunner for Philadelphia was Kyle Schwarber, whose fourth-inning single was erased on a double play. Misiorowski’s dominance extended beyond strikeouts, as he allowed only one hit and no earned runs while reaching a top speed of 104.5 mph on his final pitch—a strikeout of Justin Crawford in the ninth inning. Eight of his nine pitches in that frame exceeded 100 mph, with his fastball usage including 58 pitches at or above that velocity. His performance also earned a perfect Game Score of 100, the highest since Justin Verlander’s 14-strikeout no-hitter in 2019. Over his last eight starts, Misiorowski has allowed earned runs in only one outing, posting a 0.17 ERA with 80 strikeouts across 54⅓ innings. This stretch places him among elite historical pitchers like Walter Johnson and Fernando Valenzuela for consistency. Since his MLB debut one year ago, he has gone 13-5 with a 2.65 ERA, 218 strikeouts, and just 28 starts (plus one relief appearance). The win marked a milestone for the Brewers, as Misiorowski’s Game Score of 100 surpassed the franchise record of 95 set by Corbin Burnes in 2021. His fastball velocity, including triple-digit strikeouts of Trea Turner and Bryce Harper, highlighted his dominance, with his 104.5 mph pitch becoming the fastest clocked strikeout by a starting pitcher in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).