Jacob Misiorowski threw six shutout innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday, according to ESPN. Per multiple reports, Misiorowski outdueled Chris Sale in what was described as a pitchers' duel between the teams' top arms.
Yahoo Sports reported that Misiorowski lowered his MLB-best ERA in the victory. The outlet also noted that both Milwaukee and Atlanta were backed up by defensive plays from their respective teams. ESPN added that William Contreras went 4 for 4 in the Brewers' win.
CBS Sports described Misiorowski as "the best pitcher in the world in 2026," while Yahoo Sports also reported that Sale had a strong outing despite the loss.