Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski had about as eventful an MLB debut as you’re going to see.
The Brewers’ top pitching prospect, a second-round pick in 2022, fired five innings of no-hit ball Thursday night against the St. Louis Cardinals before exiting in the sixth inning following a freak ankle injury. After throwing ball 3 to Victor Scott II, Misiorowski’s right ankle bent awkwardly as he moved to return to the mound.
The 6-foot-7, 197-pound pitcher exited with a trainer to a standing ovation. Misiorowski, 23, struck out five and walked four while allowing no hits on 81 pitches (49 strikes). The fireballer had 14 pitches meet or exceed 100 mph, per MLB — including the first three he threw.
Nick Mears came on in relief and Scott eventually walked. Mears got out of the frame, but the combined no-hitter bid ended in the seventh inning with Aaron Ashby allowing three hits. Misiorowski got the win as the Brewers shut out the Cardinals, 6-0.
This story has been updated with new information.