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Jacob Misiorowski Blames Angel Stadium Mound for Brewers’ 3-0 Loss
8/3/2026, 8:33:02 PM
Core Event: Brewers Lose 3-0 as Pitcher Decries Mound
Milwaukee’s ace right-hander Jacob Misiorowski left Angel Stadium after a seven-inning, two-run effort that ended in a 3-0 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels. While the pitcher struck out 10 batters, he repeatedly asked the grounds crew to adjust the pitching mound, describing it as “dry” and “rock hard.”
Background & Context: Brewers’ Recent Success and Angel Stadium Concerns
The Brewers entered the three-day Anaheim trip with a 69-42 record, leading the National League Central by 6½ games. Their offense, however, was stifled against the Angels, who posted the league’s worst record. Angel Stadium has faced criticism in recent seasons for aging facilities, including a closed seating section earlier this year due to a pest issue and past player complaints about inadequate amenities.
Data & Statistics: Misiorowski’s Season and Game Performance
- Season ERA: 1.63 (league-leading)
- Strikeouts: 195 (league-leading)
- Opponents’ batting average: .145
- WHIP: 0.73
- In the Sunday outing: 7 innings, 2 earned runs on 2 hits, 10 strikeouts, 1 walk, 99.6 mph average fastball (?1 mph below his season average) and a 2.1 mph slower slider.
Official Statements & Responses
Brewers manager Pat Murphy acknowledged that the mound’s condition “affected” Misiorowski but framed the experience as a learning opportunity for the 24-year-old. The organization has not issued a formal comment on the mound’s state beyond Murphy’s remarks.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was awful. It was probably one of the worst mounds I've had. It was dry; it was rock hard. I had the guys out there fix it three times, two times. And we got it back to being decent, but yeah, it was awful; it's bad,” — Jacob Misiorowski
- “You can't blame it on that.” — Jacob Misiorowski
- “I'm good. I'm good. I don't want to answer it. I'm not even, yeah, I'm good. So you can just stop the question,” — Jacob Misiorowski
- “Obviously it would be awesome if you get a guy like that. But that’s not for us. You can’t be a GM. The clubhouse GM has never worked. You have to let the guys upstairs take care of it and play with the guys you’ve got,” — Jacob Misiorowski
What’s Next: Trade-Deadline Outlook
The MLB trade deadline approaches later this month. When asked about potential roster moves, Misiorowski declined to comment, stating he was “good” and did not wish to answer further questions. The Brewers remain focused on maintaining their lead in the NL Central while evaluating options before the deadline.
