Overview
- He worked seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts before the Brewers lost 3-1 when the bullpen gave up the lead.
- He set a Statcast-era single-game mark with 49 pitches at 100 mph or faster, according to MLB’s tracking system.
- He now owns a 2.12 ERA through nine starts and leads the majors with 80 strikeouts.
- MLB analysts say 39% of his fastballs reach 100 mph versus 0.1% for typical starters, and hitters whiff on 45.6% of their swings against it.
- He also holds starter records for 55 pitches at 102 mph or faster and 13 at 103, and he has four straight outings with eight strikeouts and no extra-base hits allowed.