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Misiorowski’s 104.8 mph pitch powers Brewers’ 3-2 win

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:03 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Jacob Misiorowski exited after four innings as Milwaukee defeated San Diego 3-2.
He threw a 104.8 mph strike to Fernando Tatis Jr., the fastest postseason pitch since 2008.
Milwaukee’s bullpen delivered five scoreless innings, aided by the roof, to preserve the win.
Misiorowski led MLB in 2026 with a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts and a .157 opponent batting average.

History

Historical Context

In the 2015 National League Division Series, Aroldis Chapman delivered a 104.5 mph fastball, setting the postseason velocity record for relievers. MLB recorded Chapman’s pitch at 104.5 mph, officially surpassing the previous 103.9 mph mark held by Justin Verlander in 2008 during the World Series. Jacob Misiorowski’s 104.8 mph strike to Fernando Tatis Jr. for the Milwaukee Brewers against the San Diego Padres eclipses Chapman’s record, echoing the 2026 postseason surge. The new benchmark intensifies scouting focus on high-velocity arms, prompting teams to invest in advanced biomechanics and reshaping future pitching strategies.

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Story summary

Jacob Misiorowski exited after four innings as Milwaukee defeated San Diego 3-2.
He threw a 104.8 mph strike to Fernando Tatis Jr., the fastest postseason pitch since 2008.
Milwaukee’s bullpen delivered five scoreless innings, aided by the roof, to preserve the win.
Misiorowski led MLB in 2026 with a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts and a .157 opponent batting average.

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