Jacob Misiorowski Threw a 104.5 MPH Fastball and the League Is Still Picking Its Jaw Off the Floor

WHOA, Emerald City! What a week, right? While we were out here in Seattle celebrating another Mariners victory, the baseball world just saw something absolutely bonkers happen, and we gotta talk about it. Our boys in blue and green handled business, but a pitcher out there put on a performance that had everyone doing a double take. Get ready for some wild stats!

Mariners Keep Rolling With a Dominate Win

First things first, let's give it up for our M's! They went into Washington and absolutely crushed the Nationals, securing a commanding 10-2 win. That's the kind of road game we love to see, proving that this squad is here to play. It's awesome to see our guys putting up runs and shutting down opponents. This team just keeps showing up, and we're hyped to see what's next for them at T-Mobile Park. We didn't get specific player details from this one, but a 10-2 final tells you everything you need to know about the team's form right now. It's solid!

A "Maddux" for the Ages That Nobody Saw Coming

Okay, now for the part that has every baseball pundit and fan buzzing: Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski just had an outing against the Phillies that was, frankly, unreal. The guy threw a shutout, faced the minimum batters, and did it all on just 95 pitches. Seventy-four of those were strikes! He racked up 15 strikeouts, making it the most ever in a "Maddux," which is a complete-game shutout under 100 pitches. Think about that: 15 punchouts! He didn't even have a three-ball count all game, only five two-ball counts. This dude was locked in.

And then there's the velocity. He set a new record for a starter in the pitch-tracking era, which goes back to 2008, by unleashing a 104.5 mph fastball to strike out Kyle Schwarber in the first inning. He was still pumping 103.1 mph in the ninth! The Phillies whiffed on a mind-blowing 57% of their swings against his four-seamer. Misiorowski's game score was a perfect 100, putting him in incredibly rare company with legends like Max Scherzer, Clayton Kershaw, and Randy Johnson. This wasn't just a good game, it was historic dominance.

Ohtani Back in Action, Dodgers Breathing Easy

Meanwhile, on the injury front, Shohei Ohtani made his return to the Dodgers lineup as their designated hitter after missing a game due to left knee inflammation. He had to leave a game against the Pirates as a precaution, and imaging thankfully didn't show any structural damage. Manager Dave Roberts said they were being proactive, and it's not an injured list situation, which is good news for the Dodgers. Ohtani leads the National League with a .964 OPS and Major League pitchers who have thrown at least 50 innings with a 1.06 ERA. Losing him would be a massive blow, so getting him back, even with some soreness in the back of his knee, is huge for them. It just goes to show, even the biggest stars in the league deal with nagging issues, but being smart about it is key.

What a wild time in baseball, right? Our Mariners are crushing it, and the league is seeing some truly unbelievable performances. We're keeping our eyes peeled to see what Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez do next as the season rolls on. Get ready, 12s, because there's always more action coming to T-Mobile Park!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.