During the course of the season, though, there are few games that are must-watch.This game may ultimately not mean anything, but it does have a pitching matchup we have to watch.The Milwaukee Brewers continue to do what they do.
Each year, it seems like this "little engine that could" club will fall off the tracks, and each year, they continue to get better and dominate their division.This year, they are already 25 games over .500 and have the second-best record in all of baseball.Whether it turns out to be enough and still works for them to make it with any success in the postseason is a different story, but they've positioned themselves to do it again, which is all you can ask for.Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throws during the first inning against the St.
Louis Cardinals in Milwaukee on May 25, 2026.(Kayla Wolf/AP)Part of the reason for their success is the phenomenon that takes the hill today.
That man is Jacob Misiorowski, who is statistically the best pitcher in baseball this season.For the year, he is 10-4 (4th in the Majors), and he is the leader in ERA at 1.62, strikeouts at 167, and WHIP at 0.76.
In two July starts, he has allowed four earned runs, including four homers.In 10 starts over May and June, he allowed four earned runs.
He has not allowed more than three earned runs in a game this season.He did face the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this season and allowed three earned runs on six hits over six innings.The Pirates are in the middle of a rebuild, and would benefit from learning how the Brewers get it done.
To Pittsburgh's credit, they are 47-47 for the season and trying to find ways to win games.They invested in the club in the offseason, and it has paid off.
Their offense is significantly better, but pitching does remain an issue.The team has a 4.32 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP as a whole.Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was one player who appeared on the banners that were put up a bit early.
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