What happened: Jacob Misiorowski worked five innings in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series and allowed one run. He opened the game with a 103 mph fastball, which Foul Territory called the fastest pitch ever thrown by a starter in a World Series. The same Misiorowski who drew an ovation during pregame introductions got a loud reaction from the home crowd on his first World Series strikeout.

Why it matters: Allowing one run over five innings gave his club a chance to win the series opener on the sport's biggest stage. It also added a velocity record to a season in which his workload was managed closely after the All-Star break.

What to watch: Watch how the club lines up Misiorowski's next turn, which would likely come in Game 5 if the series goes that far.