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Brewers Beat Dodgers 4–1 as Misiorowski Shines

8/16/2026

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Summary

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Jacob Misiorowski earned the win as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–1 on August 15, 2026.
He threw six innings, allowed one run, struck out six, posting a 12-5 record with a 1.75 ERA.
In the fifth he escaped a bases-loaded jam by striking out Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman with sliders.
Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski gave up two-run homers and four runs on six hits in six innings.

History

Historical Context

In 2018 Shohei Ohtani became the first two-way player to win the American League Rookie of the Year, posting a .285 average, 22 homers and a 3.31 ERA for the Angels. His breakthrough forced clubs such as the Milwaukee Brewers to devise versatile pitching plans, a trend that resurfaced in Jacob Misiorowski’s six-inning, 2026 strikeout duel against Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.

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Story summary

Jacob Misiorowski earned the win as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–1 on August 15, 2026.
He threw six innings, allowed one run, struck out six, posting a 12-5 record with a 1.75 ERA.
In the fifth he escaped a bases-loaded jam by striking out Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman with sliders.
Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski gave up two-run homers and four runs on six hits in six innings.

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