Jacob Misiorowski matches career highs in runs and walks against Cubs

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Jacob Misiorowski matches career highs in runs and walks against Cubs
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski struggled Wednesday at Wrigley Field, allowing five earned runs and four walks over four innings against the Chicago Cubs. The 24-year-old right-hander surrendered a two-run home run to Alex Bregman in the first inning and saw the Cubs add three more runs in the second. Despite the difficult outing, Misiorowski struck out five batters and the Brewers held a 6-5 lead when he exited the game. This performance marked a rare lapse for the NL Cy Young front-runner, who had allowed three earned runs or fewer in his previous 25 starts. Misiorowski entered the contest riding a three-game winning streak. His ERA climbed to 1.97, though he maintains a Major League-leading 227 strikeouts on the season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Jacob Misiorowski allowed five runs and five hits over four innings at Wrigley Field.
  • •The start equaled Misiorowski's career highs for earned runs and walks in a single game.
  • •Alex Bregman contributed four RBIs, including a two-run home run and a two-run single.
  • •Misiorowski’s season ERA moved to 1.97 following the outing.
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Milwaukee Brewers Cy Young Award hopeful Jacob Misiorowski had not allowed more than three earned runs in a start this season when he took the Wrigley Field mound Wednesday night. The Chicago Cubs made the 24-year-old right-hander work. They forced Misiorowski to throw 92 pitches in four innings and tagged him for a season-high five earned runs on five hits and four walks. Those five runs ...

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Jacob Misiorowski continues to find his name in the record books, adding another remarkable milestone Wednesday night despite struggling through his outing against the Chicago Cubs. The Milwaukee Brewers pitcher has now thrown more pitches at 100 mph or faster this season than 15 entire MLB franchises, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The feat stands [...]

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Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had a rare off night on Wednesday. Misiorowski surrendered five runs and five hits in four innings against the Chicago Cubs. The five earned runs and four walks matched Misiorowski’s career highs.

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