Jacob Misiorowski's Velocity Dip Costs Brewers in NLCS Game 3 Loss to Dodgers

Rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered a strong relief outing for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS, striking out nine and escaping a first-inning jam. However, his velocity notably dropped in the sixth inning, with his fastball falling from a range of 100.1-102.5 mph to 97.6-99.1 mph. This dip proved costly as Tommy Edman hit a go-ahead single off Misiorowski's 73rd and final pitch, leading to a 3-1 Dodgers victory and a 3-0 series lead. Misiorowski, who debuted in June, finished the regular season 5-3 with a 4.36 ERA in 14 starts and one relief appearance. In the playoffs, he has a 1.50 ERA with 16 strikeouts and three walks over 12 innings in three relief appearances. Despite the outcome, Misiorowski felt he "did my job," and teammate Caleb Durbin expressed a wish that the team "could’ve had his back a little bit more."