Brewers' Controversial Handling Of Ace Pays Off

In the aftermath of the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the World Series, the team faced significant criticism. With the Brewers leading 3-2 in the 12th inning, just three outs away from clinching the championship, manager Pat Murphy decided not to utilize his ace pitcher, Jacob Misiorowski. Instead, he called upon Shane Drohan, who surrendered four consecutive hits and ultimately lost the game without recording an out.

Misiorowski was scheduled to start Game 5, and Murphy wanted him to be fully rested and not disrupt his routine prior to his start. The decision proved fruitful, as Misiorowski delivered an outstanding performance in Game 5 on Wednesday, pitching 5 2/3 shutout innings before leaving with a calf cramp. His stellar effort helped Milwaukee defeat the Rays 4-1, securing their first championship in franchise history.

The lesson learned is that sometimes, the best actions are the ones not taken. Another notable highlight from the series is that Brewers star catcher Andrew McCutchen was awarded the World Series MVP.