Misiorowski Tops Skenes in Historic Rookie Duel

In a highly anticipated MLB pitching duel, Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, making only his third major league start, outperformed Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, leading the Brewers to a 4-2 win. Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year and Cy Young favorite, struggled by giving up four earned runs in four innings—the first time in his career he's conceded that many runs so early in a game. Misiorowski displayed a dominant fastball, averaging 99.5 mph and topping out at 102.4 mph, while both pitchers threw pitches exceeding 100 mph, a rare feat in the pitch-tracking era. The game marked just the seventh time since 2008 that both starters hit triple digits. The two pitchers share a unique history, nearly becoming college teammates at LSU and exchanging pitching routines, which adds a personal element to their rivalry. This matchup is seen as the start of a new era for young, high-velocity pitchers in MLB.