The Milwaukee Brewers have a storied history of exceptional pitching, marked by rare no-hitters and numerous one-hit masterpieces. This article chronicles these significant achievements, beginning with Jacob Misiorowski's recent historic performance and extending through various eras of the franchise. It highlights individual brilliance and team efforts that have etched these games into Brewers lore.
Brewers Pitching History: From Misiorowski's Masterpiece to Legendary One-Hitters
On a memorable Friday, June 12, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, young pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivered a performance that immediately entered the annals of Brewers history. Facing the Philadelphia Phillies, Misiorowski pitched an extraordinary one-hitter, striking out 15 batters and allowing only a single hit in the fourth inning. This dominant outing, achieved with merely 95 pitches, was recognized as a “Maddux” and ended in a decisive 6-0 victory for the Brewers. Notably, Misiorowski also set an MLB record by throwing a 104.5 mph pitch in the first inning, marking the fastest recorded pitch by a starting pitcher in the league's history.
This outstanding game continued a remarkable streak for the Brewers, signifying their eighth consecutive season with at least one one-hitter. Despite their 55-year history, the franchise has only recorded two official no-hitters: one in 2021 by Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader, and another by Juan Nieves in 1987. Misiorowski's performance underscored a tradition of near-perfect games that often left fans on the edge of their seats.
Throughout the years, numerous other Brewers pitchers have delivered one-hit performances. Freddy Peralta has been a prominent figure in recent history, contributing to several one-hitters. In 2021, he, alongside Brad Boxberger and Brent Suter, limited the Chicago Cubs to just one hit. Later that year, Peralta combined with Boxberger and Trevor Richards to stifle the Arizona Diamondbacks, taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning. In 2023, Peralta, Elvis Peguero, Joel Payamps, and Devin Williams nearly achieved a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds, a game where a broken-bat infield single was the only blemish. He also featured in a combined one-hitter against the Colorado Rockies and another notable performance against the New York Mets in 2024, despite giving up an early home run.
Going further back, Skip Lockwood, a former Seattle Pilots player, achieved three one-hitters in 1972 alone. He held the New York Yankees to one hit in Del Crandall’s managerial debut and later limited the Detroit Tigers to one hit over six innings. Another combined effort with Ken Sanders against the Baltimore Orioles added to his impressive year.
The 1980s saw Teddy Higuera's brilliance, including a game against the Kansas City Royals in 1987 that was part of his club-record 32-inning scoreless streak. Despite battling the flu, Higuera nearly completed a no-hitter, only to have it broken up by a two-out triple in the eighth. Jim Colborn, Moose Haas, and Danny Darwin also etched their names into the record books with individual one-hitters during this era.
More recently, CC Sabathia's 2008 one-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates generated significant controversy when an official scorer's decision prevented it from becoming a no-hitter. Steve Woodard's Major League debut in 1997, where he allowed only a leadoff double before shutting down the Toronto Blue Jays, remains one of the most famous one-hitters in franchise history.
Even games with high walk totals, like the 1977 contest where Gary Beare, Sam Hinds, and Bill Castro combined for a one-hitter against the California Angels despite issuing 11 walks, highlight the unique nature of these pitching achievements. Cal Eldred and Jesse Orosco teamed up in 1993 for a game against the Texas Rangers where Eldred retired 23 consecutive batters after an early double. Yovani Gallardo's dominant performance against the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011, following a tough start to the season, showcased his ability to bounce back dramatically.
In 2025, Quinn Priester contributed to two one-hitters, first against the Detroit Tigers and then against the Colorado Rockies, demonstrating the continued presence of exceptional pitching talent within the Brewers organization. Adrian Houser, along with Taylor Rogers, Matt Bush, and Brad Boxberger, also contributed to a combined one-hitter in 2022 against the Cincinnati Reds, marking the fourth consecutive year the Brewers achieved such a feat. Eric Lauer, Jake Cousins, and Peter Strzelecki added another one-hitter in 2022 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, coming just one day after their playoff elimination.
These remarkable pitching performances, whether individual or combined, reflect the enduring pursuit of perfection on the mound and add rich layers to the Milwaukee Brewers' baseball narrative.
