Brief
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski struggles to five innings in NLCS opener
The Brewers' ace faced 94 pitches, 21 of which were fouled off, before exiting in the fifth inning.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Milwaukee Brewers right‑hander Jacob Misiorowski lasted only into the fifth inning of the National League Championship Series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
Misiorowski threw 94 pitches, 21 of them fouled off, before issuing a one‑out walk to Mookie Betts that ended the fifth inning. He allowed one run on five hits. The 24‑year‑old logged a fastball at 104 mph on his first pitch to Freddie Freeman and reached 100 mph on 44 of his throws.
What the reports add
The AP noted that the Dodgers swung at 27 of Misiorowski’s 62 fastballs, fouling off 16 and missing five. It also highlighted his season numbers: a 16‑5 record, a major‑league‑low 1.80 ERA in 30 starts, an average fastball velocity of 100.6 mph, and a league‑leading 252 strikeouts in 174 2/3 innings.
What was said
The article did not contain direct quotes from players or coaches.
How it came about
Misiorowski entered the game as the Brewers’ Game 1 starter after posting dominant numbers throughout the season and the postseason, including a four‑inning, two‑run effort in the NL Division Series win over the San Diego Padres on Oct. 3.
Key facts
- Jacob Misiorowski pitched five innings, allowing one run and five hits. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- He threw 94 pitches, 21 of which were fouled off. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- His fastball reached 104 mph on the first pitch to Freddie Freeman. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- He finished the season 16‑5 with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski labors into 5th inning of NLCS opener against Dodgers”
