Jacob Misiorowski to start Game 1 of World Series for Brewers

Jacob Misiorowski will start for the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, as officially announced by the team. Misiorowski, a Cy Young contender, has struggled in the playoffs, not completing five innings in two starts due to high pitch counts. He led MLB with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts during the regular season but has faced challenges with his fastball’s performance this postseason. The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays have not yet named their Game 1 starter, although ace Drew Rasmussen is eligible to pitch on regular rest. Misiorowski's recent layoff of 11 days may allow him to refine his mechanics before the game.

• 2:36 PMCBS Sports — Jacob Misiorowski gets World Series Game 1 start for Brewers as he looks to reclaim his ace stuff