Jacob Misiorowski Sets Brewers Strikeout Record

By the Editorial Team · Monday, July 27, 2026

Jacob Misiorowski set a Milwaukee Brewers record by striking out the first seven hitters he faced and recording 12 strikeouts against the Colorado Rockies, leading to an 11-2 victory. His historic performance, highlighted by a record 66 pitches over 100 mph, underscores his importance as the Brewers push toward the postseason while prompting a roster change with Lance McCullers designated for assignment.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivered a historic performance on Sunday in Milwaukee, setting a franchise record by striking out the first seven batters he faced and totaling 12 strikeouts in the opening 13 Rockies hitters. Misiorowski’s dominant outing helped the Brewers secure an 11-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Misiorowski, now 11-4 on the season, retired the first 14 batters consecutively before Colorado’s Cole Carrigg broke through with a two-out, opposite-field home run in the fifth inning. The homer came on a 101.9 mph fastball, marking the fastest pitch to result in a Rockies home run since Major League Baseball instituted pitch tracking in 2008.

During his five innings on the mound, Misiorowski threw 83 pitches, 66 of which surpassed 100 mph, breaking his own MLB record for most pitches at or above that velocity in a single game. His top recorded velocity reached 104.7 mph. Earlier this season, he set the previous record by throwing 58 pitches over 100 mph in a 15-strikeout game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Misiorowski’s streak of consecutive strikeouts to start the game surpassed the Brewers’ previous record of six, held by Quinn Priester. However, the major league record stands at nine consecutive strikeouts at the start of a game, held by Pablo López since 2021. Misiorowski also came close to tying the MLB record for the most consecutive strikeouts at any point in a single game, which is 10, achieved by pitchers including Corbin Burnes of the Brewers and Tom Seaver.

The game also featured Milwaukee tying a franchise record with nine doubles. Following the outing, the Brewers made a roster move, designating veteran right-hander Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him from the Houston Astros. McCullers had struggled recently, issuing four walks in 1⅓ innings of relief in the previous game. Garrett Stallings was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to fill the roster spot.

Misiorowski was removed after five innings to manage his workload as the Brewers approach the stretch run of the season. The two-time All-Star has already pitched 120 innings this year, not far behind his combined total of 141⅓ innings last season between the majors, minors, and postseason.

The Brewers, leading the National League Central, continue to rely on Misiorowski’s powerful arm and efficiency to maintain their position in the division race.

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