Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered a historic performance against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, striking out 12 batters over four innings and setting a franchise record with seven consecutive strikeouts to begin the game.
According to a Yahoo Sports article carrying an AP byline, Misiorowski struck out 11 of the first 12 batters he faced and 12 of the first 14, overpowering the Rockies lineup with a fastball that touched 103.7 mph. The seven straight strikeouts to start the game broke the previous Brewers record of six, held by Quinn Priester.
The 22-year-old phenom, who made his MLB debut on June 12, 2025, now holds a 10-4 record with a 1.57 ERA across 19 starts this season, with 173 strikeouts. His career numbers through July 20, 2026, stand at 15-7 with a 2.59 ERA, per Baseball Reference and Wikipedia.
Among the batters Misiorowski fanned were Kyle Karros, Cole Carrigg, Hunter Goodman, Troy Johnston, and TJ Rumfield — all Rockies players or minor-league call-ups. However, the AP article also listed Jake McCarthy, Mickey Moniak, Willi Castro, and Edouard Julien, who are not currently on the Rockies’ roster, raising questions about potential errors in the report or possible trades that have not been confirmed.
The MLB record for consecutive strikeouts to start a game is nine, set by Pablo López, while Corbin Burnes holds the overall record with 10 straight strikeouts in a game. Misiorowski’s feat places him among elite company in baseball history.
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