A Night of Velocity and Power
Jacob Misiorowski delivered a jaw‑dropping 105.5‑mph fastball that tied for the third‑fastest pitch recorded since the league began tracking radar data in 2008, instantly shifting momentum in the Brewers’ favor.
The right‑hander’s outing was more than a showcase of raw speed; he tossed six innings of one‑run baseball, scattering eight strikeouts while walking just two and uncorking two wild pitches. His 1.45 ERA tops the majors, and the performance lifted him to 9‑3 on the season.
Milwaukee’s bats responded in kind. Garrett Mitchell’s two‑run homer in the sixth capped a three‑run burst, while William Contreras added a seventh‑inning blast that stretched the lead to 6‑2. Christian Yelich contributed an RBI double in the eighth, underscoring a balanced attack.
Manager Pat Murphy, still recuperating from back surgery, watched from a protective spot near the dugout, guiding the club through a game that featured a mix of dominant pitching and timely hitting.
The Cubs, who had won four straight, saw Seiya Suzuki launch a leadoff homer in the sixth and drive in a sacrifice fly, but the early strike left them playing catch‑up for the remainder of the night.
Relief efforts were bolstered by Abner Uribe’s scoreless seventh, while rookie left‑hander Jared Koenig returned from injury to provide depth. Meanwhile, the Brewers’ bullpen saw Craig Yoho optioned to Triple‑A Nashville, a move that reflects the team’s ongoing roster tinkering.
The victory also marked a milestone for Pete Crow‑Armstrong, whose 14‑game hitting streak and 27‑on‑base run came to an abrupt end, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the sport.
Looking ahead, the Brewers will lean on Kyle Harrison, who brings an 8‑1 record and a 2.50 ERA to the mound, while the Cubs prepare to debut newly acquired left‑hander David Peterson, who arrives from the New York Mets in a trade that sent minor‑league third baseman Cole Mathis the other way.