Jacob Misiorowski only threw four innings and 65 pitches on July 20 in the Brewers’ 8-3 win over the New York Mets, and that shorter outing was absolutely by design. The Brewers’ braintrust had “greater things in mind long-term” when they pulled their 23-year-old flamethrower, signaling a strategic move to protect their young ace.
Misiorowski Felt Off, Brewers Stayed Calm
It was Misiorowski’s first start in 13 days, and he straight up said he felt like he “didn’t have his legs underneath him as the outing went on.” He added that for him, the “dog days of July aren’t all that different from the slow monotony of February and March,” which is a pretty wild comment for a guy who just threw four innings. He still gave up just four hits and fanned six, which is wild to do when you feel like you do not have your legs. But the team was already expecting a brief outing, and as soon as Misiorowski showed any fatigue, they shut it down. That’s a smart play. You protect your assets, especially a talent like Misiorowski. It’s not about one game, it’s about his whole career.
Brewers Offense Explodes as Mets Pitcher Struggles
While Misiorowski was doing his thing on the mound, the Brewers’ bats absolutely erupted, making sure that shorter outing did not sting one bit. Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt hit his first major league home run in the second inning, a massive moment for the kid. Garrett Mitchell followed up with a double in the third. Then Andrew Vaughn launched a two-run home run in the third and smacked another double in the seventh. Joey Ortiz even joined the party with a home run in the sixth. Talk about an offensive clinic! On the other side, Freddy Peralta, in his first game back in Milwaukee since the Mets acquired him, got absolutely rocked for seven runs on eight hits in just 5 1/3 innings. That’s a rough homecoming. Brewers pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. also made his debut, giving up two runs in three innings.
This game was a masterclass in managing a young arm while still getting the win thanks to some serious offensive firepower. The Brewers are clearly thinking long-term with Misiorowski, making sure he stays healthy and strong for what they hope are bigger moments down the line. It is a smart play, preserving the future of a key pitcher.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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