One-Hit Wonder's Humility
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Maintains Humility After Dominant One-Hit Shutout Against Phillies
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered one of the most dominant pitching performances in MLB history on June 12, 2026 — a one-hit, 15-strikeout complete game shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies on just 95 pitches. Sports Yahoo reported that Misiorowski became one of only seven pitchers ever to produce a game with 15 or more strikeouts while allowing one hit or fewer in a shutout.
The 24-year-old also broke his own record for the fastest pitch ever thrown by a starting pitcher, hitting 104.5 mph on the game's very first strikeout. Yet the bigger story, according to JS Online, is how "The Miz" has stayed grounded despite becoming an overnight sensation.
One Historic Night, One Year After His Debut
The date was no accident. June 12, 2026 marked exactly one year since Misiorowski's MLB debut, when he threw five no-hit innings against St. Louis before leaving with calf cramps. This time, he went all nine. He faced the minimum 27 batters — the first pitcher to do so against Philadelphia since Gary Waslewski in 1969, according to Stevens Point Journal.
Kyle Schwarber got the game's only hit — a leadoff single in the 4th inning — but Trea Turner grounded into a double play three pitches later. Misiorowski finished on 95 pitches, 74 for strikes. His "Game Score" of 100 made him only the sixth pitcher this century to hit that milestone.
Record Velocity Backed by Surprising Efficiency
Misiorowski threw 58 pitches at or above 100 mph, breaking his own single-game record of 57 he set just weeks earlier on May 25. His 104.5 mph fastball in the 1st inning — the one that sent Schwarber back to the dugout — is the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher. He still hit 103.1 mph on the final out of the 9th, according to Wisconsin Rapids Tribune.
The game was also a "Maddux" — a complete game shutout under 100 pitches. It was the first time that feat was paired with 15 or more strikeouts since pitch tracking began. The game lasted just two hours and four minutes. Misiorowski's ERA on the season sits at a MLB-best 1.34, with 131 strikeouts heading into mid-June.
Misiorowski Credits His Catcher, Not His Fastball
After the final out, Misiorowski immediately pointed to catcher William Contreras. "When I walked out for the ninth, my whole body shivered and the adrenaline really kicked in," he said. "To be honest, the first few innings, I feel like I didn't have it all that well. I was just hoping they would swing." Contreras had also driven in the game's first run with an RBI double in the 1st inning.
Manager Pat Murphy was less modest. "That was as good as it gets," Murphy said. "To pitch a game like that against an offense like that with all those All-Stars over there, it was an incredible performance." The Northwestern noted that Misiorowski's walk rate has dropped to a career-low 6.7% in 2026, erasing the control questions that once shadowed his prospect profile.
Cy Young Race and Brewers' Postseason Push Heat Up
The win pushed Milwaukee to 42-25, tightening their hold on the NL Central. With a league-leading 1.34 ERA, Misiorowski is now the clear frontrunner for the NL Cy Young Award. His main rival, Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez, had an even worse night watching from the other dugout, according to Sheboygan Press.
Analysts say the performance could shift Milwaukee's trade deadline strategy toward aggressive buying, now that the Brewers have what many are calling a generational ace. Misiorowski was drafted 63rd overall in 2022 out of Crowder Junior College and signed for $2.35 million. His next start is already one of the most anticipated games on the Brewers' schedule.
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