Milwaukee Brewers fans are buzzing after Jacob Misiorowski's stellar performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers! In a highly anticipated matchup on Tuesday, July 8th, at American Family Field, the rookie right-hander showcased his incredible talent, leading the Brewers to a 3-1 victory.
Misiorowski Shines Against Kershaw, Dodgers
Facing off against future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw, Misiorowski allowed a home run to Shohei Ohtani early in the game but quickly settled in, dominating the Dodgers lineup for the rest of his outing. He struck out an impressive 12 batters over six innings, throwing 22 pitches at 100 mph or more! Brewers offense supported Misiorowski with two runs against Kershaw in the fourth inning, and a solo home run by Sal Frelick in the eighth sealed the victory.
Key Moments of the Game
- Misiorowski's resilience after allowing an early home run to Ohtani.
- The crucial double play turned by Vaughn and Monasterio in the early innings.
- Sal Frelick's late-game home run to extend the Brewers' lead.
The Brewers are set to face the Dodgers again, with Tyler Glasnow starting for Los Angeles against Jackson Chourio of Milwaukee. The Brewers enter the game as underdogs with +134 moneyline odds, while the Dodgers are favored at -159. Experts predict a close game, with a slight edge to the Dodgers. SportsLine's model suggests focusing on Christian Yelich and Freddie Freeman to exceed their hit totals in upcoming games. Yelich is on a 5 game hitting streak, and has a .260 batting average.
This victory against the Dodgers is a significant boost for the Brewers, and Misiorowski's emergence as a dominant pitcher is incredibly exciting for the team's future. Milwaukee looks to continue its momentum against LA.