Jacob Misiorowski makes impressive case for NL Cy Young award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers is contending for the National League Cy Young award in 2026. Through 14 starts, he has posted a remarkable 1.34 ERA and 0.74 WHIP, totaling 131 strikeouts in 87 innings. Misiorowski recently achieved a historic Maddux by throwing a shutout on fewer than 100 pitches, striking out 15 Philadelphia Phillies while facing the minimum number of batters. The competition for the award includes Shohei Ohtani and Cristopher Sánchez, both of whom have also delivered outstanding performances. With injuries affecting Ohtani, Misiorowski's trajectory in the Cy Young race remains a focal point as the season progresses.
- •Misiorowski holds a 1.34 ERA and 0.74 WHIP this season.
- •He struck out 15 Phillies in a recent Maddux performance.
- •The Cy Young race features Ohtani and Sánchez as leading competitors.
- •Ohtani's left knee inflammation raises questions about his candidacy.
- •Misiorowski is on pace for approximately 281 strikeouts this season.
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