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The Milwaukee Brewers rolled past the New York Mets 8-3 on Monday, but much of the attention after the game centered on Jacob Misiorowski’s abbreviated start. Following the win, manager Pat Murphy addressed the decision to pull the young right-hander after just four innings, offering an honest explanation for Milwaukee’s cautious approach.
Misiorowski delivered a solid performance despite the early exit, giving up only one unearned run on four hits. The right-hander recorded six strikeouts while issuing one walk, but his outing came to an end after reaching 65 pitches through four innings.
Milwaukee’s decision to monitor Misiorowski closely came after the young starter spent time away from the mound dealing with arm fatigue issues. While his velocity remained impressive and his fastball still touched 100 mph, Murphy felt something was off with his delivery, particularly with his lower-body mechanics and pitch execution as the game progressed.
Pat Murphy on Jacob Misiorowski’s early exit for the Brewers
Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920 posted Pat Murphy’s full postgame remarks on X (formerly Twitter), after Milwaukee’s win.
“Brewers Manager Pat Murphy said it was ‘concerning’ that Jacob Misiorowski didn’t feel like he had his legs underneath him tonight.”
Murphy’s postgame evaluation focused on a mechanical issue that affected Misiorowski’s effectiveness. The manager explained that the right-hander was not getting the same power from his lower half, which disrupted his delivery and made it harder to consistently control his fastball despite maintaining his elite velocity.
The Brewers began the second half in a commanding position, sitting at 63-37 with a seven-game advantage over the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. As Milwaukee continues its push toward another playoff appearance, keeping Misiorowski healthy has become one of the team’s biggest focuses.
The young right-hander’s breakout season has elevated the rotation and become a major factor behind the Brewers’ success.
