The Milwaukee Brewers solidified Jacob Misiorowski's NL Cy Young case with a 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Jackson Chourio ignited the offense with a leadoff home run while Blake Perkins contributed a three-run shot, exploiting a rare start from Cristopher Sánchez, who had been dominant previously. Misiorowski, who previously pitched a historic 15-strikeout shutout, saw his teammates help diminish Sánchez's impressive stats, bolstering his Cy Young candidacy amidst a competitive race.

By the Numbers
  • Jackson Chourio hit his Major League-leading seventh home run of June during the game.
  • Blake Perkins is 6-for-7 with three doubles and a home run against Cristopher Sánchez.
  • Jacob Misiorowski ranks 2nd in ERA at 1.34 and leads MLB with 131 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • Chourio's home run was the first leadoff homer for the Brewers this season.
  • Brewers defeated Sanchez, raising his ERA from 1.54 to 1.82 after allowing four earned runs.
  • Misiorowski's next start is delayed to June 19 against the Braves.
What's Next

The Brewers’ strategy to delay Misiorowski's next start indicates a focus on maintaining his performance as they gear up for competitive divisional matchups ahead. Continuing to enhance his candidacy, both he and the Brewers will look to build on this series win.

Bottom Line

The Brewers are positioning themselves effectively in the NL Cy Young race, and the performance of both Misiorowski and their hitters is pivotal. With the long season ahead, consistent contributions from players like Chourio and Perkins will be essential for their postseason aspirations.