New reports confirm that the Milwaukee Brewers’ rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski overcame a rocky start on the mound to secure a thrilling 8-4 victory against the Chicago Cubs on July 24, 2023. With first place in the NL Central on the line and a sellout crowd at American Family Field, Misiorowski faced a challenging first inning that could have derailed his confidence.
The game began tumultuously for the 23-year-old, who allowed a bloop single and a walk, followed by a line drive from Seiya Suzuki that struck him in the shin. Misiorowski then faced further adversity when a wild pitch allowed the Cubs to score. The inning ended after he struck out Nico Hoerner, but not before he threw a staggering 40 pitches.
“It was a long inning and long innings suck,” Misiorowski reflected after the game. “Your legs start feeling a little loose and every pitch seems to be getting away just a little bit.”
Despite the setback, Misiorowski settled into a rhythm, retiring 10 consecutive batters and demonstrating resilience as he threw only 40 pitches in the next three innings. The Brewers’ offense responded strongly, scoring four runs in the third inning to take a lead they would not relinquish.
“My mindset after the first inning was just to trust that the team is behind me. They did a great job,” Misiorowski said, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in overcoming challenges.
Clubhouse leader Christian Yelich praised his young teammate’s resolve. “I told him it was my favorite start he’s had in the big leagues,” Yelich stated. “This shows you a lot about what he’s made of.”
Manager Pat Murphy noted Misiorowski’s ability to recover from adversity, likening it to a fighter regrouping after being knocked down. “We’re down 3-0. He feels horrible. But he regrouped and showed he can pitch, not just throw,” Murphy said.
Misiorowski finished the game allowing three hits and three runs in four innings, striking out seven and showcasing his impressive velocity with 11 pitches clocked at over 100 mph.
The Brewers surged ahead in the third inning with a flurry of hits, including an RBI double from Yelich and a two-run single by Isaac Collins. Following a solo homer from Andrew Vaughn and another from Sal Frelick, the Brewers took a commanding 6-3 lead. Yelich later added a two-run shot to extend the lead to four runs.
“We just had to keep putting together good at-bats, just grinding,” Yelich remarked post-game. “Just chip away. We didn’t have to get it all back right away.”
This victory solidifies the Brewers’ position in the NL Central and showcases the tenacity of their rookie pitcher. As the team prepares for their next match, all eyes will be on Misiorowski to see if he can continue this momentum, proving that even the toughest starts can lead to triumphant comebacks.
