Misiorowski strikes out eight, Brewers beat Astros 2-0
Jacob Misiorowski struck out eight batters over seven innings as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Houston Astros 2-0 on Sunday. Misiorowski allowed three hits and no walks, improving to 6-2 on the season and 5-0 in May. Jake Bauers provided the only offense with a two-run home run in the fourth inning. Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill completed the three-hitter, with Megill earning his eighth save. The Astros loaded the bases in the third inning but failed to score. Misiorowski retired the last 11 batters he faced before being replaced. He finished May with 57 strikeouts, a franchise record for a calendar month, and a 0.23 ERA.
What’s reported
Jacob Misiorowski struck out eight in seven innings, allowing three hits and no walks.
Misiorowski threw 39 pitches over 100 mph, including all 14 in the first inning.
Jake Bauers hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning to give the Brewers a 2-0 lead.
Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill completed the three-hitter; Megill struck out two in the ninth for his eighth save.
Misiorowski had 57 strikeouts in May, a franchise record for any pitcher in a calendar month, with a 0.23 ERA.
Astros starter Tatsuya Imai pitched six innings, allowing three hits and two runs with five strikeouts.
The Astros loaded the bases in the third inning but Christian Walker grounded out to end the threat.
Isaac Paredes recorded his 500th career hit on a double in the fourth inning.
Key figures
Jacob Misiorowski (pitcher, Milwaukee Brewers)
Abner Uribe (pitcher, Milwaukee Brewers)
Trevor Megill (pitcher, Milwaukee Brewers)
Jake Bauers (hitter, Milwaukee Brewers)
Tatsuya Imai (pitcher, Houston Astros)
Andrew Vaughn (hitter, Houston Astros)
Yordan Alvarez (hitter, Houston Astros)
Christian Walker (hitter, Houston Astros)
Isaac Paredes (hitter, Houston Astros)
Shane Drohan (pitcher, Milwaukee Brewers – scheduled starter for Monday)
Sources: abcnews.com
