Brewers Pitcher Misiorowski Sets Franchise Record in Opening Day Win

Rookie right-hander strikes out 11 in five innings as Brewers defeat Royals

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:49pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's motion broken down into overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange, conceptually representing the dominant nature of the Brewers' opening day victory.Misiorowski's record-setting opening day performance sets the tone for the Brewers' 2026 season.Kansas City Today

Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski set a franchise record with 11 strikeouts in five innings of work on Opening Day, leading the Brewers to a victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Why it matters

Misiorowski's dominant performance is an encouraging sign for the Brewers, who are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season. The young right-hander could emerge as a key part of the team's rotation this year.

The details

Misiorowski, a 23-year-old making his MLB debut, overpowered the Royals lineup, mixing a mid-90s fastball with a sharp slider and changeup. He allowed just two hits and one run in his five innings of work, setting the tone early for the Brewers.

  • The game took place on April 3, 2026, Opening Day for the MLB season.

The players

Jacob Misiorowski

A 23-year-old rookie right-handed pitcher making his MLB debut for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers

The professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that competes in the National League Central division.

Kansas City Royals

The professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri that competes in the American League Central division.

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What they’re saying

“I just tried to go out there and attack the zone. The team played great defense behind me and I was able to get some big strikeouts when I needed them.”

— Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers Pitcher

What’s next

Misiorowski and the Brewers will look to build on this strong opening performance as they continue their series against the Royals this weekend.

The takeaway

Misiorowski's record-setting debut is an exciting start to the season for the Brewers, who are hoping the young pitcher can anchor their rotation and help the team return to the playoffs after a down year.