Phenom Jacob Misiorowski exits no-hit bid early with hamstring cramp in Brewers injury worry
Jacob Misiorowski exited his start early during a no-hit bid due to a right hamstring cramp, despite showing no signs of serious pain. The Milwaukee Brewers maintained a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals, with relief pitcher Aaron Ashby continuing the no-hit effort before it was broken in the seventh inning. Manager Pat Murphy expressed optimism about Misiorowski's condition, though the team will monitor him closely to prevent re-aggravation.
- ▪Jacob Misiorowski left the game after 5.1 no-hit innings with a right hamstring cramp.
- ▪He had thrown 85 pitches and recorded eight strikeouts before exiting.
- ▪The Brewers have already placed Brandon Woodruff on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation.
- ▪Misiorowski leads MLB with 59 strikeouts through seven starts and has a 2.84 ERA.
- ▪Aaron Ashby preserved the no-hitter into the sixth inning, but it was broken by a double from Daylen Lile in the seventh.
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MLB Phenom Jacob Misiorowski exits no-hit bid early with hamstring cramp in Brewers injury worry By Bridget Reilly Published May 2, 2026, 9:59 a.m. ET Jacob Misiorowski was on a roll until he suddenly wasn’t. The Brewers’ phenom looked like he was convincingly on his way to a no-hitter in Washington D.C. on Friday night. That was until the sixth inning. With one out, Misiorowski threw a first-pitch strike to Nationals’ James Wood and was abruptly pulled from the game with a right hamstring cramp. It was his 85th pitch that came on the heels of four consecutive strikeouts. The 24-year-old, who didn’t appear to be in any pain, called for a trainer and the Brewers confirmed the cramp a few minutes later.
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