Source: Fox Sports
Summary
Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven in five shutout innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Tuesday. The Brewers clinched their fourth straight NL Central title after the Chicago Cubs lost to Atlanta. Misiorowski lowered his ERA to 1.89 and struck out 243 batters. Joey Ortiz and Luis Lara each drove in two runs. The Brewers have made the postseason eight times in nine years but have yet to reach the World Series since 1982.
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This one felt recognizable early.
Misiorowski threw 43 pitches over 100 mph, kept the Pirates off the board, and kept the Brewers in the lead.
Ortiz and Lara delivered when it mattered, and the Brewers celebrated on TV as the Cubs fell.
The Pirates hit 171 homers, tied a franchise record, but couldn’t stop the Brewers from winning.
The Brewers are still chasing that first World Series in 40 years, but they’re still the best in the division.
Author: Evan Null
Milwaukee’s Dominance
The Brewers have been the best team in the NL Central for most of the season, and their fourth straight division title proves it. They’ve had the best record in the majors for much of the year, and they’re still in the hunt for the World Series.
Misiorowski’s Performance
Jacob Misiorowski was dominant, striking out seven in five shutout innings. He threw 43 pitches over 100 mph and lowered his ERA to 1.89, making him a top contender for the Cy Young Award.
Ortiz and Lara’s Contributions
Joey Ortiz and Luis Lara each drove in two runs, helping the Brewers secure the win. Their contributions were key in keeping the team in the lead and ultimately clinching the division title.
Pirates’ Record Tie
The Pirates tied a franchise record with 171 home runs, matching the 1999 team. Brandon Lowe hit his 30th of the season, and Rafael Flores Jr. had four hits, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Brewers.
Postseason History
The Brewers have made the postseason eight times in nine years but have yet to reach the World Series since 1982. They were swept by the Dodgers last season in the NLCS, but they remain a playoff fixture in the NL Central.
