Milwaukee Brewers Get Good News on Jacob Misiorowski’s Scary 6th-Inning Injury Exit in Debut

Milwaukee Brewers, Misiorowski Sidestep Disaster

According to team sources, Misiorowski was pulled due to cramping in his right leg. Initially, he seemed to be feeling some sort of discomfort after his delivery, ball three to Cardinals batter Victor Scott. Misiorowski gave a little a hop off the mound, but as he backed up to retake the hill, he also appeared to roll his ankle rather badly.

Catcher William Contreras was already on his way out to check on him as Misiorowski turned around. Based on his reaction, he seemed to know his outing was likely over. Reliever Nick Mears entered the game in his place to finish out the inning.

Mostly, though, it seems his exit was a precautionary measure. Postgame, the 23-year-old said he felt “All good.”

Despite a disappointing end to his scintillating display, Misiorowski showed maturity in his response to media questions. “Of course, I don’t want to leave like that. I feel like I could have kept going, but I cramped up. Stuff happens.”

Misiorowski Couldn’t Have Drawn It Up Better

For the Brewers heralded prospect, his debut went about as well as he could have staged it. “I thought I was going to give up a few hits, get your ‘welcome to the show’ kind of experience. I just kind of rolled with it,” he said.

On the strength of Misiorowski’s strong five innings, the Brewers cruised to a 6-0 victory, sneaking a half-game past the Cards for second place in the division with a 37-33 record.

Level-headed adaptability notwithstanding, the young phenom went through some typical rookie jitters beforehand. Misiorowski admitted to not sleeping for the past two days and is looking forward to the chance for some shut-eye. The Brewers will need him well rested ahead of his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Cubs.

Facing Chicago’s top-ranked offense on the road will pose a greater challenge, but relishing each start one at a time is the best approach for everyone – for the pitcher, his teammates and for fans. Thursday in Milwaukee, after being checked on by training staff and manager Pat Murphy, Misiorowski left the mound to a standing ovation. Hopefully that’s something Brewers crowds can look forward to for years to come.