Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski drops brutally honest admission on his Game 1 start

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski expressed a brutally honest admission about his Game 1 start, suggesting his performance was "good enough to get a win" rather than perfect. This was his third consecutive postseason start where he failed to reach the sixth inning, despite his team being just three wins away from its first World Series title in franchise history.

Misiorowski had limited workload, only pitching five innings in Friday's 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing four hits, striking out three, and walking one. While his velocity has been on display all season, fatigue may be taking its toll. The Brewers' bullpen, featuring Aaron Ashby, Abner Uribe, and Trevor Megill, helped secure the win with first-class reinforcements.

The lineup also delivered timely hits throughout the game, and All-Star catcher William Contreras made crucial plays at the plate. Misiorowski did not carry the squad to a 1-0 series lead, nor was he expected to by manager Pat Murphy during the postseason. The team's success isn't solely defined by its star players, and Misiorowski may not have to bear that burden again for the remainder of the 2026 season. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday at around 8 p.m. ET.