Misiorowski Shines Again as Brewers Overpower Rockies 7-1

In a familiar scene, Jason Misiorowski delivered another exceptional performance on Saturday night, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a convincing 7-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. Misiorowski, who now boasts a 7-2 record this season, pitched seven innings, allowed only four hits, and showcased his speed with pitches reaching up to 103 mph.

Despite allowing one run, it was unearned, as he walked three batters and struck out eight, resulting in a remarkable ERA of 1.50. Grant Anderson, recovering from a recent injury, also contributed with one inning of work, where he recorded one strikeout and one walk. Drew Rom finished the game with a scoreless ninth inning.

The game took a concerning turn when Misiorowski inadvertently hit Rockies player Tyler Freeman in the head with a pitch, prompting immediate medical attention. Freeman’s helmet was knocked off, and he was subsequently removed from the game after being checked by the Rockies' trainer and manager Warren Schaeffer.

Offensively, the Brewers made their presence felt early, with Brice Turang hitting a solo home run in the first inning for a 1-0 lead. David Hamilton followed suit in the second inning with his third homer of the season, extending Milwaukee’s lead to 2-0. The Rockies managed to score their only run in the fifth inning courtesy of Kyle Karros' double, trimming the deficit to 2-1.

In the seventh inning, Brewers catcher William Contreras hit a solo homer, pushing the score to 3-1. Errors from the Rockies allowed the Brewers to capitalize further, with Turang and Jake Bauers contributing to a surge that saw Milwaukee take a commanding 6-1 lead by the eighth inning, capped off by Bauers’ own long ball.

Starter Zach Agnos took the loss for Colorado, dropping to 0-1 this season after three innings of work where he allowed two earned runs and two home runs. The Brewers left 12 runners on base despite their offensive efforts, while the Rockies went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. With this victory, Milwaukee maintains its lead in the National League Central Division with a record of 41-23, while the Rockies sit at the bottom of the National League West at 24-41. The series wraps up on Sunday afternoon, with the Brewers aiming for a sweep.