Brewers Ace Misiorowski Sets Record with 47 Pitches of 101mph or Faster

AI Summary

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski threw a record 47 pitches of 101mph or faster in a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves, despite a dominant performance. He reached speeds of up to 104.2mph and struck out seven in six innings.

The Record-Breaking Performance

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised Jacob Misiorowski after his team's 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, saying he was 'dominant, fantastic.' The 24-year-old ace went six innings, giving up two runs on five hits while striking out seven.

Velocity and Statistics

Misiorowski hit 104.2 mph with his fastball and threw 54 pitches of at least 100 mph, including a record 47 of 101 mph or higher since tracking started in 2008. The previous high for 101 mph or more was 45 by Misiorowski on June 6 against the Colorado Rockies.

The Impact on the Game

Despite his impressive performance, Misiorowski was pulled with the Brewers trailing 2-1. He had gone 29 innings without allowing an earned run since May 25 before Mauricio Dubón's two-run single in the sixth. His major league-leading ERA rose from 1.34 to 1.45.

The Future Outlook

Misiorowski has pitched well all season, and his recent performances have turned the spotlight on him. With his exceptional velocity and control, he is expected to continue being a key player for the Brewers in the future.