Misiorowski's Streak Snapped and 11 Left on Base: Why This Brewers Loss Is Way Worse Than You Think
Sometimes baseball just punches you in the gut. The Milwaukee Brewers had one of those nights last night against the Atlanta Braves, dropping the series opener 3-2. What makes it sting even more? It was Jacob Misiorowski's first loss on the bump since way back on April 19th against the Miami Marlins. Seriously, this game was a frustrating mess, and if you're a Brewers fan, you're probably still shaking your head.
The 11 LOB Nightmare
Let's talk offense, or the serious lack thereof. The Brewers had runners on base in every single inning except the first and second. And yet, they left 11 runners stranded. Brice Turang managed to break the ice with an RBI single in the third inning, putting the Brewers up 1-0. That was it until the eighth inning, dude.
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A huge shoutout, begrudgingly, has to go to Braves pitcher Martín Pérez. Historically, he's had zero answers against the Brewers' lineup. But tonight? He absolutely figured it out for the first time in his career. Pérez went a solid six innings, giving up just one run on six hits and two walks, while striking out five.
When the Braves Woke Up
Misiorowski wasn't his usual strikeout machine, only fanning seven batters. Clinging to that tiny 1-0 lead, he ran into serious trouble against a tough Braves lineup. Jorge Mateo and Ozzie Albies slapped back-to-back singles, then Dominic Smith walked, loading the bases. Mauricio Dubón then lined a single into left field, driving in two and snatching a 2-1 lead for Atlanta. Abner Uribe came in to start the bottom of the seventh and, on his very first pitch, served up a no-doubt solo shot to Mike Yastrzemski. That pushed the Braves' lead to 3-1.
Inches, Man, Just Inches
The eighth inning was pure torture for Brewers fans. Andrew Vaughn got a two-out single going, then Jake Bauers drew a pinch-hit walk. Sal Frelick, pinch-hitting for Cooper Pratt, battled to a full count before hitting a groundball up the middle that Braves pitcher Robert Suarez snagged, stranding the tying run.
The top of the ninth had that "baseball is a game of inches" feel. Christian Yelich walked with one out, and then Chourio absolutely ripped a first-pitch double down the left field line. Two runners in scoring position, one out. Turang, again, delivered, driving in a run. But Chourio, pushing for home, got thrown out at the plate by a great throw from Eli White. Contreras went 1-2-3, ending the game and handing the Brewers their second straight loss.
Tonight’s game is one they'll look back on and wish they had. Chris Sale is on the mound for the Braves, sporting a nasty 2.30 ERA with 92 strikeouts. Kyle Harrison, with a solid 2.47 ERA and 80 strikeouts, gets the ball for the Brewers. If Milwaukee's offense doesn't wake up, this series is only going to get tougher.
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