Jacob Misiorowski Makes History in 2026 World Series
The Brewers right-hander opened with a 103.5 mph fastball and finished five innings as Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay 3-2.
- On Friday, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski set a World Series record for the fastest pitch by a starter, throwing a 103.5 mph fastball to Tampa Bay Rays batter Yandy Diaz on the game's opening pitch.
- Previously, New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard held the World Series record at 101.1 mph, a mark set in 2015 against Kansas City's Ben Zobrist.
- Displaying elite velocity, the right-hander threw 10 of his 13 pitches over 101 mph during a scoreless first inning, averaging 101.9 mph throughout the frame.
- Adding veteran Brandon Woodruff to the roster, the Brewers expanded their pitching depth; Brewers manager Pat Murphy expressed confidence in the team's preparation and flexibility.
- Misiorowski, who led the league with 252 strikeouts this season, anchors Milwaukee's pursuit of their first World Series title since 1982 at American Family Field.
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Brewers’ Misiorowski sets pitch record
Jacob Misiorowski stepped on the mound for a World Series debut like no other.“I had so much adrenaline built up,” he said.He threw a pitch the likes of which had never been seen in the Fall Classic.The Miz broke the World Series velocity record with his very first delivery, a 103.5mph (166.6kph) fa
Jacob Misiorowski made World Series history on very first pitch
Jun 20, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Jacob Misiorowski historically opened the 2026 World Series Friday night at American Family Field, unleashing a 103.5 mph four-seam fastball on the very first pitch of the Fall Classic. The 24-year-old Milwaukee Brewers r…
The Milwaukee Brewers, who are in the MLB finals for the first time since 1982, took the first swing against the Tampa Bay Rays
The Milwaukee Brewers, who are in the MLB finals for the first time since 1982, took the first swing against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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From Bart Starr's sneak to Giannis' 50 points, Wisconsin knows iconic sports moments. The Brewers just added another chapter to the conversation.
New Record of 166.6 km/h on First Pitch; Brewers Win World Series Game. Misserauski Pitches Outstanding 5 Innings, Allowing 1 Run; 3-2 Victory Over Rays. A 166.6 km/h fastball flew in on the very first pitch of the World Series. It was a pitch thrown by Jacob Misserauski, 24, of the Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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