Misiorowski's Record Start
Jacob Misiorowski Sets Milwaukee Brewers Franchise Record with Seven Straight Strikeouts to Start Game
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski struck out the first seven Colorado Rockies batters on Sunday, setting a new franchise record, according to AP News. The dominant start put Misiorowski in the record books and had fans wondering how close he could get to the MLB all-time mark.
Misiorowski did not stop at seven. He struck out 11 of the first 12 Rockies he faced and retired the first 14 batters before Cole Carrigg hit a home run in the fifth inning, Seattle PI reported.
Seven Straight Strikeouts Break Brewers Franchise Mark
The previous Brewers record was six straight strikeouts to open a game, set by Quinn Priester last year in a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels, according to AP News. Misiorowski topped that mark in the second inning, blowing past Priester's record with ease.
Misiorowski is a two-time All-Star, AP News noted. His performance Sunday showed why he is considered one of the more electric arms in the National League. Eleven strikeouts in the first 12 at-bats is a historic pace by any measure.
MLB Record Still Belongs to Pablo López's Nine-Strikeout Gem
The major league record for consecutive strikeouts to start a game belongs to Pablo López. He struck out the first nine Atlanta Braves batters he faced on July 11, 2021, leading the Miami Marlins to a 7-4 win, according to The Hour.
Misiorowski came within three strikeouts of tying that MLB mark. After his seventh straight punchout, he needed just two more outs to reach nine. Instead, he retired the next several batters without a strikeout, keeping him two short of López's record.
Carrigg's Fifth-Inning Homer Ends the Perfect Bid
Cole Carrigg's home run in the fifth inning was the first time any Rockies batter reached base. Misiorowski had set down 14 straight batters before that swing, Click Orlando reported. Up to that point, it looked like a potential perfect game was in play.
Despite the homer, the dominant outing was a clear statement from Misiorowski. Striking out 11 of the first 12 hitters in a major league game is extraordinary, WSOC TV noted. The Rockies could do little against his stuff through the first several innings.
Misiorowski Cements Himself Among Brewers' Elite Starters
Sunday's game adds to a growing list of milestones for Misiorowski. He now holds the Brewers franchise record for consecutive strikeouts to open a game, a mark that had stood since last season, according to WFMZ. The Brewers have leaned on him as a top-of-the-rotation arm.
His seven-strikeout opening set the tone for a complete dominant performance. With 11 punchouts in just the first 12 at-bats, Misiorowski showed the kind of stuff that makes him one of the harder pitchers in baseball to square up, Boston 25 News reported.
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