Misiorowski Dominates Before Hamstring Cramp as Brewers Beat Nationals 6-1

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday, continuing their push in the National League Central race. While the result was positive, the win was overshadowed by concern over the early exit of right-hander Jacob Misiorowski.

Misiorowski was in complete control before leaving the game in the sixth inning with a right hamstring cramp. The 24-year-old had been delivering one of the most dominant outings of his young career, overpowering Washington’s lineup with elite velocity and swing-and-miss stuff.

Through 5⅓ no-hit innings, Misiorowski struck out eight batters and walked two, throwing 85 pitches with 58 going for strikes. His ability to consistently generate weak contact and misses kept Milwaukee in control from the start.

Despite the encouraging performance, his departure raised immediate concern for a Brewers team already managing rotation uncertainty, making his health a key storyline moving forward.

1. A Near-Perfect Start Cut Short

Misiorowski set the tone early by overwhelming hitters with high velocity and sharp command. After issuing walks in the first two innings, he quickly settled into rhythm and retired 11 consecutive batters. His dominance peaked as he struck out four straight hitters entering the sixth inning, showcasing both power and precision. Washington had little answer for his fastball, which repeatedly reached triple digits. The right-hander opened the sixth inning by striking out Jacob Young, continuing what had been a no-hit performance. Moments later, after throwing a 98.9 mph fastball to James Wood, he signaled to the dugout. Manager Pat Murphy and head athletic trainer Brad Epstein immediately removed him from the game. The team later confirmed the issue as a right hamstring cramp, not a structural injury.

2. Elite Velocity and Historic Numbers

Even in a shortened outing, Misiorowski delivered one of the most dominant pitching performances of the season. His fastball reached 103 mph and averaged 101.9 mph in the first inning alone, setting a benchmark in the pitch-tracking era. That velocity output marked the highest single-inning average by a starter since tracking began in 2008. His ability to sustain such power deep into outings has made him one of Milwaukee’s most electrifying arms. Across the season, Misiorowski has now compiled 59 strikeouts in just 38 innings, paired with a 2.84 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. His combination of power and efficiency has been a key driver of Milwaukee’s rotation success. He also recorded 43 pitches at 100 mph or higher in this game alone, the third-most in a single outing in the modern tracking era, further emphasizing the uniqueness of his profile.

3. Bullpen Steps In, Offense Delivers

Following Misiorowski’s exit, Aaron Ashby took over and helped maintain control of the game. He preserved the no-hit bid through the sixth inning before allowing a double to Daylen Lile in the seventh. Ashby ultimately covered 2⅔ innings of relief, stabilizing the situation and ensuring Milwaukee remained in command. His effort helped bridge the gap and keep Washington from mounting a comeback. Offensively, the Brewers provided strong support, led by William Contreras, who went 4-for-5 with three RBIs. His two-run single in the eighth helped extend Milwaukee’s lead and secure the outcome. The Brewers also capitalized on a series of late opportunities, including a bunt single, an error, and a swinging bunt that loaded the bases and created additional insurance runs.