The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Washington Nationals 6-1 on May 1, 2026. Jacob Misiorowski’s near no-hitter ended when he was pulled in the sixth inning due to a right hamstring cramp.
Misiorowski dominated, striking out eight batters and walking two before his exit. William Contreras excelled at the plate, going 4 for 5 with three runs batted in.
This victory marked the Brewers’ first win against the Nationals this season after losing three previous matchups. The Brewers have now won two straight games, improving their record to 17-14.
The Nationals fell to 15-18 with this loss. The Brewers’ rotation depth faces scrutiny as Misiorowski’s injury raises concerns.
Contreras has been in excellent form, going 7 for his last 8 at-bats with seven RBIs. His contributions have been critical as the team navigates injuries.
The Brewers will face the Nationals again on May 2, 2026. Kyle Harrison is scheduled to start for the Brewers while Foster Griffin is expected to pitch for the Nationals.
The extent of Jacob Misiorowski’s hamstring injury is unclear. Observers are eager to see how this affects his ability to contribute moving forward.
