Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski Makes MLB History with Mind-Boggling 15-Strikeout "Maddux" Shutout
On June 13, 2026, Milwaukee Brewers' 24-year-old right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered a historic, jaw-dropping performance against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pitching a masterpiece, Misiorowski tossed a nine-inning, complete-game shutout on just 95 pitches with zero walks, achieving a coveted "Maddux" (a shutout on under 100 pitches). To make his feat even more mind-boggling, he racked up a career-high 15 strikeouts in a truly dominant display. Misiorowski set the tone early, touching a blazing 104.5 mph in the first inning—the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher. What was even more terrifying for Phillies hitters was his otherworldly stamina. His fastball averaged an incredible 101.7 mph throughout the game, and he was still dialing it up to 103.7 mph in the ninth inning. He put the finishing touches on his historic night by striking out the final batter with a 103-mph heater. Typically, high strikeout totals lead to high pitch counts, but Misiorows...