Jacob Misiorowski to Start Game 1 of World Series for Brewers

Jacob Misiorowski has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, representing the Milwaukee Brewers. This announcement was made official on Tuesday, with the Brewers set to face the Tampa Bay Rays, who have yet to declare their starting pitcher for the game.

At 24 years old, Misiorowski had an impressive regular season, leading the league with an ERA of 1.80 and 252 strikeouts. However, his postseason performance has been less successful, as he has not completed five innings in either of his two starts due to high pitch counts. In his first playoff game, he threw 88 pitches over four innings, and in the second, he managed 94 pitches in 4 ⅓ innings.

Despite not being hit hard, Misiorowski's fastball has seen a decrease in swings and misses during the playoffs, attributed to a reduction in induced vertical break. This has resulted in more foul balls and shorter outings. The reasons for this change remain uncertain, but it may involve fatigue or mechanical adjustments. Misiorowski's upcoming start will be his first in 11 days, during which he has likely worked on his mechanics to prepare for the game.