Player of the gameJacob MisiorowskiMIL6.0ip 3h 0er 8k
The questioner meant no malice with his word choice to Cubs manager Craig Counsell. To paraphrase: *With the way* *he lights up the radar gun**, is Jacob Misiorowski a freak?* Counsell pondered. His Cubs were about to face some of the budding ace’s best work in the Brewers’ 5-2 win at Wrigley Field, moving Milwaukee (28-18) back into first place by one-half game over St. Louis (28-19) and Chicago (29-20) in the National League Central. “I think by definition, the starting pitcher that throws the hardest in the game is going to be called that, yeah,” Counsell said. “Look, he’s throwing really hard. And he’s throwing velocities that we haven’t seen from starting pitchers, especially recently. “So, yeah. When somebody’s doing something in the game that really hasn’t been done before …” Counsell’s voice trailed off, and he shrugged his shoulders. View this post on Instagram
