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Jacob Misiorowski, nicknamed “The Miz,” tied his career-high with 12 strikeouts as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on May 25, 2026 at American Family Field. The dominant pitching performance saw Misiorowski throw 108 pitches, including 19 fastballs clocked at 100+ mph, while carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning and extending Milwaukee’s NL Central lead to 2.5 games.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Misiorowski matched his career-high with 12 strikeouts on May 25, 2026
- Brewers won 5-1, with Christian Yelich driving in 2 runs on a home run
- First pitcher this season to reach 100 strikeouts after just 11 starts
- 1.89 ERA and 19 pitches over 100 mph demonstrate elite velocity and control
- Largest home crowd of the season (42,774) in attendance
Misiorowski’s Historic Start to the 2026 Season
Jacob Misiorowski entered the game with a 1.89 ERA and 88 strikeouts through his first eight starts—production that would rank among the league’s elite any season. The 24-year-old right-hander, born in 2002, has emerged as one of baseball’s most exciting young pitching talents. His ascent from minor league standout to legitimate Cy Young contender represents a rare trajectory. Misiorowski’s nickname, “The Miz,” has become synonymous with high-octane fastball baseball and elite strikeout stuff.
This start marked Misiorowski’s ninth appearance of the season. His consistency through the first two months of the 2026 campaign has been striking. He became the first pitcher this season to record 100 strikeouts, accomplishing this milestone in just 11 starts—a pace that rivals some of baseball’s greatest young arms. The velocity remains his calling card: 103+ mph fastballs have become routine.
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The Miz strikes out 12 in dominant outing, Brewers beat Cardinals 5-1 in Milwaukee
A Dominant Performance Against the Cardinals
Misiorowski’s approach against St. Louis was straightforward: overpower the opposition. Through the first six innings, he allowed just one hit—staying in range of a no-hitter deep into the game. The sixth-inning single by Pedro Pagés represented the only offensive success the Cardinals could muster against his triple-digit fastballs.
Matthew Liberatore started for the Cardinals, but the Brewers got to him early. Christian Yelich provided the offensive explosion with a two-run homer traveling 381 feet to left-center field. Andrew Vaughn complemented the effort with a perfect 3-for-4 night at the plate. These timely hits proved sufficient, as Milwaukee’s defense handled the remainder against a struggling Cardinals offense held to just one run.
Breaking Down the Statistics
| Metric | Misiorowski | Liberatore |
| Innings Pitched | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Hits Allowed | 2 | 8 |
| Strikeouts | 12 | 5 |
| Walks | 2 | 1 |
| Pitches Thrown | 108 | 91 |
| 100+ MPH Fastballs | 19 | 3 |
Misiorowski’s pitch efficiency data reveals the elite nature of his stuff. He generated 12 strikeouts on just 108 total pitches, averaging 0.11 strikeouts per pitch thrown—an extraordinarily high rate. The sheer velocity of his arsenal created swings-and-misses on fastballs and elevated strikeout rates on off-speed pitches. With 19 pitches registering 100+ mph, he relied on power pitching rather than guile.
“The Miz was throwing early, a no-hitter wasn’t out of the question until a sixth-inning single by Pedro Pagés. With a 1.89 ERA and 88 strikeouts, Misiorowski has established himself as one of the game’s elite arms.”
— MLB.com Game Analysis
What This Win Means for the Brewers and NL Central Race
The 5-1 victory extended Milwaukee’s lead atop the NL Central to 2.5 games over St. Louis. This advantage becomes critical in late May, as division races often tighten dramatically by September. The Brewers have now won their last six games, demonstrating offensive depth beyond Yelich that includes Vaughn’s productive night and continued contributions from their lineup.
Misiorowski’s emergence as a genuine star-caliber starter alleviates pressure on Milwaukee’s position player lineup. When a pitcher of this caliber—throwing this hard and striking out batters at this rate—takes the mound, the mathematical advantage shifts dramatically. The 42,774 fans in attendance, the season’s largest home crowd, witnessed excellence on both sides of the ball.
What’s Next for The Miz and the Brewers?
Jacob Misiorowski will make his tenth start of the season in approximately five days. His trajectory has already exceeded expectations for a young pitcher in his first full season. Questions now shift from “Can he sustain this?” to “How high can he reach?” If Misiorowski continues this performance level, Cy Young Award conversations may emerge by season’s end. The Milwaukee Brewers face their next test against divisional opposition, with their NL Central lead and playoff positioning solidifying each game.
Sources
- MLB.com – Official box score and game recap for Cardinals vs. Brewers (May 25, 2026)
- ESPN – Game statistics and Brewers division standings update
- Baseball Reference – Jacob Misiorowski career statistics and performance data
- Washington Post Sports – Game story and Brewers NL Central position
