Trending Now - Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Leaves No-hitter Due to Cramp
WHO:
MLB.com - Jacob Misiorowski, 24, is a Brewers pitcher who has previously dealt with cramping issues.
NY Post - Jacob Misiorowski, a Brewers pitcher.
MLB.com - Pat Murphy, Brewers manager; Brandon Woodruff, Brewers veteran starter; Aaron Ashby, Brewers pitcher; Easton McGee, Brewers pitcher; Luis García Jr., Nationals player; Jacob Young, Nationals player; James Wood, Nationals player; CJ Abrams, Nationals player; Daylen Lile, Nationals player.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Misiorowski's 43 pitches at 100 mph or higher were the third-most in a single game in the pitch-tracking era, behind Hunter Greene's 47 and 44 pitches.
MLB.com - Misiorowski's strikeout of Luis García Jr. in the first inning marked the fourth of his career on a pitch 102 mph or higher.
NY Post - Jacob Misiorowski exited a no-hit bid early due to a hamstring cramp.
MLB.com - Misiorowski had not allowed a hit through five innings, with two walks and seven strikeouts.
MLB.com - Misiorowski struck out Jacob Young to start the sixth inning before exiting.
MLB.com - Misiorowski's 43 pitches at 100 mph or higher were the third-most in a single game in the pitch-tracking era.
MLB.com - The Brewers' last no-hitter occurred on September 11, 2021.
MLB.com - The most recent no-hitter in the Majors was on September 4, 2024.
WHERE:
NY Post - Washington D.C., where the game took place.
MLB.com - The game was played at Nationals Park.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Misiorowski's no-hit bid occurred on a Friday night.
MLB.com - Misiorowski's previous no-hit attempt was in his 2025 debut.
WHY:
MLB.com - Brandon Woodruff's injury was confirmed to be inflammation, with no structural damage found in an MRI.
MLB.com - Misiorowski's exit was due to a right hamstring cramp.
MLB.com - Brandon Woodruff was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation after experiencing a drop in velocity.
HOW:
MLB.com - Woodruff's four-seam fastballs averaged 85.4 mph and maxed out at 86.9 mph during his last start, a notable drop from his previous average of 92.5 mph.
MLB.com - Misiorowski was approached by the Brewers’ head trainer and manager after delivering a strike to James Wood in the sixth inning, leading to a call to the bullpen.
(UPDATED May 2, 2026 17:13 UTC)
In a standout performance, Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who has faced cramping issues in the past, threw 43 pitches at 100 mph or higher, marking the third-most in a single game during the pitch-tracking era. His strikeout of Luis García Jr. in the first inning was particularly impressive, as it was the fourth of his career on a pitch clocked at 102 mph or higher. Meanwhile, the team confirmed that Brandon Woodruff's injury is due to inflammation, with no structural damage found in his MRI, although his fastballs showed a significant drop in velocity, averaging 85.4 mph compared to his usual 92.5 mph.
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(UPDATED May 2, 2026 15:11 UTC)
In a tough turn of events for the Brewers, pitcher Jacob Misiorowski exited his no-hit bid early due to a right hamstring cramp while facing the Nationals at Nationals Park. Misiorowski had been dominating the game, allowing no hits through five innings with two walks and seven strikeouts, and he even struck out Jacob Young to start the sixth before leaving the mound. This incident comes as the Brewers also deal with the news that veteran starter Brandon Woodruff has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.