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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 22, 2026Miami-Dade

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski defeats Braves' Chris Sale in Cy Young contender matchup

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski outdueled Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale in a 2-1 victory on Friday, solidifying his status as a National League Cy Young Award favorite. Despite a lower-than-usual fastball velocity, Misiorowski pitched six shutout innings, relying on a mix of sliders and cutters to secure the win.

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Why It Matters

The game featured a high-stakes matchup between two leading candidates for the 2024 National League , impacting the standings for two first-place teams.

Key Facts

  • The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday.
  • Jacob Misiorowski pitched six shutout innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six.
  • Chris Sale allowed two runs over six innings.
  • Misiorowski currently leads the majors with a 1.68 ERA and 216 strikeouts.
  • Chris Sale has a 2.20 ERA and has allowed three runs or fewer in 20 consecutive starts.
  • Misiorowski threw 96 pitches total: 56 four-seam fastballs, 23 sliders, 14 cutters, and three curves.
  • Misiorowski reached 100 mph or higher on 32 of his pitches, with a top velocity of 103.1 mph.
  • Misiorowski's season record improved to 13-5, while Sale's record is 12-9.

Who's Mentioned

personJacob Misiorowski“Milwaukee Brewers pitcher and Cy Young Award contender.”personRonald Acuña Jr.“Braves right fielder.”personMauricio Dubón“Braves shortstop.”personWalt Weiss“Braves manager.”personChris Sale“Atlanta Braves pitcher and 2024 NL Cy Young Award winner.”personWilliam Contreras“Brewers catcher.”personMatt Olson“Braves player.”personLuis Lara“Brewers outfielder.”