Misiorowski Lights Fire, Brewers Beat Mets

Peralta’s Rough Return

Freddie Peralta made his first appearance at American Family Field in a Mets uniform and quickly fell behind. The former Brewer surrendered eight hits, two walks, and six strikeouts while allowing seven earned runs in just over six innings. Peralta’s season ERA now sits above 5.0, and his outing did nothing to stem the looming trade‑deadline speculation.

Despite the struggles, the Mets managed only three runs, thanks in part to a solid line from Jacob Misiorowski. Misiorowski tossed four innings, covering 65 pitches, striking out six and walking one. He left the game with a 4‑run cushion, albeit after a costly fifth‑inning home run from Joey Ortiz.

Misiorowski’s Dominance

The right‑hander returned after a brief All‑Star break rest and looked sharp early. After walking A.J. Ewing on four pitches, he struck out Juan Soto and Bo Bichette in the same inning. Misiorowski kept the Mets silent through the first three frames, including a 1‑2‑3 inning that featured three strikeouts.

His short outing was capped by a manageable line: four hits, one unearned run, and six whiffs. Replacing Misiorowski, Craig Yoho delivered a scoreless inning, striking out Soto and Bichette after Ewing’s walk.

McCullers Takes the Mound

Fresh off three rehab starts in the Astros’ system, Lance McCullers Jr. debuted in Milwaukee’s bullpen. He opened the fifth with a strikeout of Francisco Lindor and closed out the sixth with a perfect frame against Luis Robert Jr. and Brett Baty. McCullers showed enough velocity and command to earn a spot in the rotation, at least for the moment.

Brewers Power Attack

The home‑team offense exploded for ten hits and eight runs. Cooper Pratt led with three hits, including his first career home run. Joey Ortiz added his fifth homer of the season—a three‑run shot—while Andrew Vaughn contributed a solo homer and a double. Christian Yelich, Brice Turang, and Garrett Mitchell also recorded extra‑base hits, propelling Milwaukee to a comfortable 8‑3 victory.

Final Thoughts

Milwaukee’s win keeps them atop the NL with the best record, even as the Dodgers slipped to a loss against Philadelphia. The Brewers’ depth shone through, with Misiorowski’s brief return, Yoho’s steady relief, and McCullers’ promising debut. The next stop is a tilt against New York’s Brandon Sproat and rookie Zac Thornton tomorrow at 6:40 p.m.