The most surprising fact about the Brewers closing out their series against the New York Mets is that Jacob Misiorowski remains one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, even though the Mets have successfully kept him in check so far. While the Milwaukee Brewers finished the series with a win, the story of the night belongs to a pitcher whose numbers would make any team drool. He posted a 1.68 ERA and 216 strikeouts compared to just 33 walks in 145 innings this season, according to Yahoo Sports MLS. That’s elite stuff defining a career year. Yet, the Mets found a way to limit his damage, proving they have a plan for even their toughest opponents.
The Pitcher Who Keeps Getting Better
Misiorowski made his start for the Brewers as he continues his amazing season. Yahoo Sports MLS reports that he pitched six innings without allowing a run versus the Braves on Friday. This marks his third start against the Mets in his career, a matchup that has not always gone his way. During a single appearance versus them last year, he surrendered five runs across 3 2/3 innings. Yet earlier this season, he threw four innings, gave up an unearned run, and recorded six strikeouts. The data shows a clear upward trend, yet the Mets have managed to keep him in check so far, according to the same source. This ability to adjust and find holes in his attack is what makes the Mets dangerous even when facing a pitcher with a 2.14 FIP.
Manaea’s role becomes the next focal point.
Sean Manaea Steps Up for the Rubber Match
For the Mets, Sean Manaea started the rubber match to try and salvage the series. Yahoo Sports MLS notes that the Brewers did not encounter him in their initial series this season. This lack of prior exposure made the matchup fresh and unpredictable for both sides. Manaea had to step in and perform without the benefit of having faced this specific Brewers lineup earlier in the year. The game highlights from ESPN show just how tight the contest was as both teams fought for every run. The Brewers managed to close out the series on the road, but the Mets showed they can still compete against top-tier pitching.
Injury Updates and Rotation Plans
Beyond the final score, there is news regarding the Dodgers’ rotation that impacts the broader picture of the league. Adam McCalvy stated Dustin May has minor soreness but no bruise, potentially pitching on Sunday in Gasser’s spot if conditions are favorable. He is a little sore but says nothing major, McCalvy added. Remarkably, he claims no bruise resulted from being hit by a 106 mph liner last night. Pat Murphy stated that if the upcoming days see plans for Dustin May move forward as anticipated, he could rejoin the rotation on Sunday in place of Gasser. These updates show how fragile health can be in a long season and how quickly plans change based on a single hit.
The Mets will look to learn from this series as they prepare for their next challenge.
