Brewers’ Misiorowski Was Untouchable—Until the 7th Inning
You could feel it in the air at American Family Field last night—that buzz when something special’s about to happen. Jacob Misiorowski, this 21-year-old kid making just his second big-league start, had everyone on the edge of their seats. And man, did he deliver. Seven innings later, he’d nearly pulled off the impossible while breaking a record that’s stood since your great-grandpa was watching games in black and white.
Breaking Down a Night You’ll Tell Your Kids About
Perfection… Almost
Let me put it this way—Misiorowski was dealing. Through six innings? Not a single runner. Nine guys struck out looking silly, most of them waving at 99 mph heat or that slider that just disappears. The pitch count? A ridiculously efficient 87. Then—because baseball’s cruel like that—a soft little single up the middle in the 7th ruined everything. But here’s the thing: that hit only made what came before even more impressive.
Making History Before the Hit Even Came
When that first hit finally dropped, Misiorowski had already done something no rookie starter’s done since 1900. Eleven innings to start his career without giving up a hit. “Yeah, I knew about the streak,” he said after the game, all casual like it was no big deal. Meanwhile, his manager looked like he’d just won the lottery: “This kid? Doesn’t feel pressure. Just goes out and throws.”
Who Is This Guy Anyway?
From Who? to Wow!
Second-round pick two years ago—not some can’t-miss prospect everyone knew about. But the Brewers saw something special: a fastball that hits triple digits and a curveball that makes knees buckle. His minor league numbers were stupid good (2.48 ERA, striking out nearly 13 per nine), but doing it in the majors? That’s different. “We knew he had the stuff,” the pitching coach said. “But under the lights like this? That’s when you find out what someone’s made of.”
Right Place, Right Time
And here’s why this matters—the Brewers are fighting for first place. Now they’ve got this kid coming out of nowhere looking like an ace. Fans are already making Burnes comparisons (maybe slow down a bit, guys). Front office must be sweating—do they baby his arm or let him try to pitch them into October?
Oh Yeah, There Was a Game Too
The Bats Woke Up Too
Funny thing—while everyone was watching Misiorowski, the offense decided to join the party. Seventeen runs? Two homers from Hoskins? “When Jake’s dealing like that,” Hoskins said, “you just want to keep adding runs.” Seventeen to one—that’s not a game, that’s a statement.
Defense Had Their Back
That Adames play in the fifth? Pure robbery. And Frelick’s catch at the wall—you’ll see that on highlight reels all week. “These guys saved me a couple times,” Misiorowski admitted with a grin. Defense wins games, people.
What Everyone’s Saying
The Talking Heads Are Loving It
ESPN’s calling it the most exciting debut since Kerry Wood’s 20-strikeout game. MLB Network guys can’t stop gushing about the combo of nasty stuff and calm demeanor. Even Cubs fans—and that’s saying something—were giving props on Twitter.
Internet’s Having a Field Day
Best meme? Comparing Misiorowski’s game face to “a teenager who just got told to clean his room.” Dodgers’ Glasnow tweeted what we’re all thinking: “99 plus that breaking ball? Come on, that’s not fair.”
Where This Fits in Baseball History
Rookie Seasons We Still Talk About
Fernandomania in ’81. Doc Gooden’s insane ’84. What makes this different? Today’s hitters have every pitch on video, every tendency mapped out. As Pedro Martinez put it: “No surprises anymore. Dominating like this? That’s real.”
What’s Next?
Here’s the million-dollar question—can he keep it up? Hitters will adjust. They always do. But with the Brewers in a playoff race? They might have just found their secret weapon. Rookie of the Year talk’s starting already. Give it a few more starts like this, and they’ll be whispering about the Cy Young.
The Bottom Line
Last night wasn’t just about numbers. It was one of those games that reminds you why baseball’s the best. In a world obsessed with launch angles and spin rates, a kid with a golden arm made 45,000 people forget to breathe. The Brewers’ future? Suddenly looks a whole lot brighter. And baseball’s got its newest must-watch pitcher. Mark your calendars—his next start can’t come soon enough.
Source: ESPN – News
