As Jacob Misiorowski faced off with the Philadelphia Phillies — who publicly decried Jacob after his stunning All-Star Game selection last season — the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander and his teammates swore there wasn’t any added venom behind his fastballs on Friday at American Family Field.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh (16) in the second inning at American Family Field.
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) celebrates hitting a double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tanner Banks (58) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers on the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) argues a call on a third strike with umpire Chad Fairchild (4) in the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) races toward home plate against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh (16) in the second inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies win the first inning the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Misiorowski set the velocity record for starting pitchers with a pitch at 104.5 mph.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies win the first inning the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Photos: Brewers host Phillies for 1st of 3-game series
The Milwaukee Brewers returned home to kick off a three-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) celebrates hitting a double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tanner Banks (58) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers on the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) argues a call on a third strike with umpire Chad Fairchild (4) in the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee
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Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) races toward home plate against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh (16) in the second inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies win the first inning the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Misiorowski set the velocity record for starting pitchers with a pitch at 104.5 mph.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies win the first inning the first inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
One term you'll hear associated with Jacob Misiorowski's performance: A Maddux. Here's a breakdown of what it means and how rare the feat is.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh (16) in the second inning at American Family Field.