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For the Milwaukee Brewers, the accolades continue to pile up in 2026.
Following the franchise's first-ever World Series title, ace pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was unanimously selected as the National League Cy Young Award recipient.
Misiorowski, often called 'The Miz,' topped all major league pitchers with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts, while throwing 174 2/3 innings over 30 starts.
Although his postseason performance didn't match his regular-season length or strikeout pace, he still managed a sub-2.00 ERA across 19 innings in four starts during Milwaukee's championship run.
Alongside Cam Schlittler in the American League, the duo became the third set of unanimous Cy Young winners in MLB history, joining Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara in 2022 and Denny McLain and Bob Gibson in 1968.
Misiorowski is the first Brewer to earn the Cy Young since 2021 and only the second since the team joined the National League in 1998.
Key Analysis
Misiorowski's unanimous selection underscores a remarkable season that saw him dominate opposing hitters with elite strikeout stuff and pinpoint control. His ability to maintain a sub-2.00 ERA in the postseason, even without his best velocity, highlights his adaptability and competitiveness on the biggest stage. The rare feat of two unanimous Cy Young winners in the same year adds another layer of historical significance to Misiorowski's achievement.
Originally reported by yardbarker.