What happened: The season moved past 200 strikeouts on Aug. 9. Misiorowski has paired that total with a 1.76 ERA and 0.74 WHIP.
Why it matters: Another 29 innings would bring him to the 162-inning qualification threshold, allowing comparison with qualified full-season marks. His combination of strikeout volume and run prevention puts every remaining start in the record chase.
By the numbers: Misiorowski has 204 strikeouts in 133 innings, a rate of 13.8 per nine. His 204-to-30 strikeout-to-walk ledger produces a 6.8 ratio.
What to watch: His next start will test whether the strikeout pace and workload remain intact.