BREAKING: Milwaukee Brewers rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski faced a challenging start on July 10, 2023, but rallied to lead his team to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Misiorowski, who entered the game with a remarkable 3-0 record and a 0.56 ERA, struggled in the first inning but showcased his resilience as the game progressed.
After allowing a bloop single and a walk to start the game, Misiorowski took a hard line drive off his shin from Seiya Suzuki. He struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong but then threw a wild pitch, allowing a run to score. A subsequent error on a dribbler resulted in two more runs crossing the plate, leaving the Brewers down 3-0 after the first inning.
“I thought it was a long inning, and long innings suck,” Misiorowski reflected. “Your legs start feeling a little loose and every pitch seems to be getting away just a little bit.” Despite the setback, the 23-year-old regrouped and retired ten consecutive batters, allowing just three runs overall in four innings, striking out seven batters, and throwing 11 pitches exceeding 100 mph.
Brewers’ offense responded decisively in the third inning, scoring four runs and taking the lead. Clubhouse leader Christian Yelich praised Misiorowski’s determination, stating, “I told him it was my favorite start he’s had in the big leagues. This shows you a lot about what he’s made of.”
Manager Pat Murphy also recognized the young pitcher’s composure under pressure. “It’s like a fighter getting knocked down in the first round, and he had to regroup,” Murphy said. “He’ll remember this outing and learn from it.”
The Brewers’ victory was bolstered by Yelich’s RBI double, a two-run single from Isaac Collins, and a sacrifice fly from Brice Turang. In the fifth and sixth innings, Andrew Vaughn and Sal Frelick added solo homers, extending the lead to 6-3.
After the Cubs narrowed the gap to 6-4 in the seventh, Yelich sealed the game with a two-run shot, ensuring the Brewers’ triumph. “We just had to keep putting together good at-bats, just grinding,” Yelich remarked.
As the Brewers continue to contend for first place in the NL Central, Misiorowski’s ability to overcome adversity will be crucial in the coming games. Fans can expect his next outing to reflect the lessons learned from this intense battle on the mound.
