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Pokémon Cards and a World Series Ace: Jacob Misiorowski’s Unexpected Game 2 Warm-up

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Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski was out there trading Pokémon cards with a young fan right before Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night. Yeah, you read that right: Pokémon cards. While the baseball world was buzzing about the Fall Classic, Misiorowski was chilling, making a kid’s day in the dugout.

The Ace Who Never Leaves His Cards At Home

This isn’t just some random pre-game quirk, either. Misiorowski’s whole deal with Pokémon is pretty well-known. We’ve seen him rocking gloves all season that actually have little slots built in to display cards from his collection. It’s a wild move, sure, but it’s also a cool look into the guy’s personality. He’s a two-time All-Star, an absolute beast on the mound, and he’s not afraid to let his inner card collector shine, even on the biggest stage in baseball.

Game 1 Masterclass for Milwaukee

Don’t think for a second that the card collecting means he isn’t locked in on the field. Misiorowski is coming off a lights-out performance in Game 1 of the Fall Classic, leading the Brewers to a clutch 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. He absolutely carved, allowing just one earned run over five innings of work, punching out three batters and giving up only one walk. That Game 1 win? It was a massive one for Milwaukee, marking their first World Series win since 1982.

So, while the World Series grind continues and the stakes are through the roof, Misiorowski is out here proving that you can be an elite pitcher, deliver when it matters most, and still connect with fans over a shared love for Pokémon. The guy is a straight-up ace, both with the fastball and the Charizard. You gotta wonder what kind of magic he’s pulling out of his glove for the rest of this series!

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.

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