What a night at American Family Field! The Milwaukee Brewers put on a show Friday, blanking the New York Yankees 6-0 in a game that had everything—flame-throwing dominance, a scary moment, and a historic shutout.
Let's start with the main attraction: Jacob Misiorowski. The young right-hander was absolutely electric, lighting up the radar gun with 10 pitches clocked at 103 mph or higher, peaking at an eye-popping 103.6 mph. Over six innings, he allowed just two hits, walked two, and struck out 12 batters. It was his second straight sensational start, following a no-hit bid through 5 1/3 innings last week before a hamstring cramp cut his outing short. This time, he was in complete control, silencing one of baseball's most storied lineups.
But the game wasn't without drama. In the fourth inning, Brandon Lockridge chased a foul ball from Cody Bellinger and crashed his right knee into an unpadded section of the left-field wall. He had to be carted off the field, but not before delivering two RBI singles earlier in the game. His teammates and the crowd held their breath as he exited, hoping for good news on his condition.
Milwaukee's offense did its damage early, scoring four runs off Yankees starter Max Fried in the second inning. The rally started with a Gary Sánchez leadoff single, followed by walks to Andrew Vaughn and Luis Rengifo on eight straight pitches. Lockridge and Sal Frelick then delivered consecutive RBI singles, and Joey Ortiz drove in another run on a forceout before Jackson Chourio added an RBI single up the middle. None of those hits left the bat harder than 87.2 mph, but they were all perfectly placed—a lesson in small-ball execution.
Shane Drohan came on to close it out, working three scoreless innings for his first career save. The Brewers' bullpen has been a strength all season, and Drohan stepped up when it mattered most.
On the Yankees' side, it was a tough night. Spencer Jones made his major league debut, striking out twice and walking once, while Ben Rice went 0-for-4 in his return from a bruised hand. New York managed just three hits total, two from José Caballero, as they opened a nine-game road trip on a sour note.
The win was extra special for Brewers fans: it marked the first time Milwaukee shut out the Yankees since 1992, when the Brewers were still in the American League. And before the game, the team honored two legends—CC Sabathia and Dave Parker—by inducting them into the Brewers Wall of Honor. Sabathia, who went 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA after a midseason trade in 2008, led the team to its first playoff appearance in 26 years. Parker, a Silver Slugger winner in 1990, was also celebrated for his impact on the franchise.
From flame-throwing pitchers to emotional inductions, it was a night to remember in Milwaukee. If you're looking to rep your Brewers pride, now's the time to gear up for what's shaping up to be an exciting season.