Brewers crush Twins 17-6 on June 21 as Jacob Misiorowski flirts with perfection and Christian Yelich sets a franchise RBI record. Recap the historic day.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some days are just wins. Saturday, June 21, was a day for the Milwaukee Brewers record books. In a stunning display of dominance from both the mound and the plate, the Crew didn't just beat the Minnesota Twins; they dismantled them 17-6 in a game that felt like a coronation. Rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski flirted with perfection in a historic start, while veteran Christian Yelich single-handedly rewrote the franchise RBI record. If you weren't on the edge of your seat, you weren't paying attention.
Jacob Misiorowski is the first pitcher since 1900 to begin his MLB career with 11 consecutive hitless innings as a starter.
In just his second Major League start, Jacob Misiorowski was simply untouchable. For six innings, the rookie right-hander was perfect, mowing down the Twins lineup with an electric fastball that touched 102.1 mph. The tension at Target Field was palpable as he entered the seventh inning with a perfect game intact. He extended his career-opening hitless streak to an astonishing 11 innings, a feat not seen in over a century. While a walk and a subsequent two-run homer by Matt Wallner broke the spell, it did little to dampen the magic. Misiorowski left the mound to a roaring standing ovation from the huge contingent of Brewers faithful, his final line a sparkling 6+ IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K. It was a glimpse of a future ace, and it was breathtaking.
While the rookie was dealing, the veteran was feasting. Christian Yelich put on an offensive clinic, reminding everyone of his MVP form by driving in a career-high and franchise-record eight runs. It was a relentless assault that powered the Brewers' incredible offensive surge, where they plated 16 of their 17 runs in the final four innings. Every time the Brewers needed a big hit, Yelich was there to deliver, turning the game from a pitcher's duel into an absolute laugher. This wasn't just a good day at the plate; it was a historic one that etched his name into the Brewers' history books.
The excitement surrounding Misiorowski is a testament to the Brewers' incredible player development pipeline. He isn't the only one, either. Down on the farm, top prospect Jesús Made (ranked No. 55 in baseball) is turning heads and developing at a rapid pace. The organization is taking a page out of the Jackson Chourio playbook, giving Made increased exposure to big-league life to accelerate his growth. The friendship between Chourio and Made is seen as a key factor in his development. Seeing young talent like Misiorowski dominate at the MLB level while knowing players like Made are on the way proves the Brewers are built for sustained success.
What a day. Wins like this are more than just a notch in the standings; they're franchise-defining moments. We witnessed the birth of a potential ace in Jacob Misiorowski and a reminder of the MVP-caliber force that is Christian Yelich. With this kind of electricity and a farm system churning out talent like Jesús Made, the future in Milwaukee isn't just bright, it's blinding. Get ready, Brewers fans, this season just hit a whole new level of exciting.
