Jacob Misiorowski throws heater clocked at 105.5 mph vs. Cubs - ESPN

MILWAUKEE — Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski threw a first-inning fastball Friday to Chicago Cubs center-fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong that was clocked at 105.5 mph, breaking his own record for the fastest pitch recorded by a starting pitcher in the pitch tracking era (since 2008).

It's also tied for the third-fastest pitch by any hurler, behind two from longtime reliever Aroldis Chapman (105.8 in 2010, 105.7 in 2016) and Ben Joyce (105.5 in 2024).

«It's cool,» Misiorowski said after the Brewers 6-2 win. «I think I slipped a little bit on that pitch. My front foot slid out from under me.»

Misiorowski, 24, hit 103.1 mph on his first pitch of the game, followed by a 104.3 mph fastball before reaching 105.5 mph on the next pitch. Crow-Armstrong actually fouled that one off before striking out three pitches later.

Misiorowski went six innings, giving up a solo home run to Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki — his first allowed in 75⅓ innings. The Cubs battled him well, walking four times while driving up his pitch count. The righty threw a season-high 107 pitches, including his final pitch of the night — a 102.8 mph fastball — which struck out Cubs left-fielder Ian Happ with the bases loaded.

«They had a game plan coming in to battle me and foul s--- off,» Misiorowski said. «They stuck with it. More power to them.»

A few moments later, Brewers center-fielder Garrett Mitchell erased a 1-0 deficit with a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth. The Brewers never relinquished the lead, scoring all six of their runs from the sixth inning on. Afterward, Mitchell was asked about Misiorowski's first inning velocity. He was nearly speechless.

«I have nothing else to say about it,» Mitchell said with a smile. «It's impressive. It