What happened: Jacob Misiorowski reached 200 strikeouts Sunday. The milestone followed a July 26 start in which he struck out seven straight to open the game.
Why it matters: Only one pitcher in MLB history reached 200 strikeouts in a season in fewer innings. Sustaining that pace would keep Misiorowski’s 2026 campaign in rare historical company.
By the numbers: Misiorowski reached 200 strikeouts in 129 1/3 innings. On July 26, he became the first pitcher since at least 1969 with 11 strikeouts and no hits allowed through four innings. He threw 31 pitches at 102 mph or faster on June 12.
What to watch: His next start will test whether the strikeout pace holds as his workload climbs deeper into August.