MINNEAPOLIS — Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers lost his bid for a perfect game in the seventh inning of a 17-6 win against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
After issuing a walk to Byron Buxton, Matt Wallner lofted a home run to the flower bed just past the right-field wall, ending Misiorowski's run of hitless innings to start his big league career at 11, the first starter to do that since 1900.
''I think this is exactly how I ever dreamed of it coming along," the 23-year-old rookie said. "It's exciting.''
He threw five no-hit innings against St. Louis on June 12, but left in the sixth with cramping in his right calf and quadriceps.
''I felt calmer and ready to go compared to the first one," Misiorowski said. "Nerves were going pretty heavy on the first one, so it's good to finally feel the feet under you.''
The 6-foot-7 right-hander struck out six with a fastball topping out at 102.1 mph and a slider and changeup in the mid-90s.
''It's important to prove to yourself as a young player that you belong in the big leagues and taste success and realize that you do belong here,'' said Christian Yelich, who had a career-high eight RBIs. ''He should believe he's a really good major league pitcher because he is. All the nights probably aren't going to go as smooth as the first two, but you see the ability.
"He's got a chance to something special every night he goes out there.''