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MLB News & Moments: Jacob Misiorowski allows zero hits

How the West lost (Texas is not really part of the west).

Pablo Figueroa
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Friday had a bit of everything, but it was not particularly nice for the western part of the country. With no intra-division matchups, the NL West went 0-5, while the AL West only saw the Rangers come out victorious, as the rest of the division went 0-4. Here’s hoping that the weekend starts off better for you. Here are some homers to get you in the mood for baseball:

 

Today’s Headlines

 

The Miz

Following last Friday’s Paul Skenes bout with almost perfection, this Friday gave us another NL Central young phenom displaying his best stuff and aversion to allowing hits. Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski navigated a 21-pitch first inning and took control of the game quickly, baffling the Nationals with plenty of 100 mph+ pitches. As the Brewers took a commanding 4-0 lead after five innings, Misiorowski had yet to allow a hit, but had to be removed from the game after only one out in the sixth, having allowed no hits. Fortunately, the initial diagnosis suggests a cramp, instead of something serious. While the bullpen would eventually allow a couple of hits and a walk, the Brewers won handily, with a 6-1 final score.

Coors Comeback

Taking a 6-0 deficit is usually a terrible way to start a game, but there is always a chance to turn things around in a place like Coors Field, where runs usually come in bunches. This is exactly what Atlanta did last night, as the Rockies jumped to a six-run lead in the second inning, but would not score for the rest of the game. Starter Jose Quintana did his part for Colorado, limiting Atlanta to one run over six innings, but the bullpen imploded in true Coors fashion, including a four-run eighth that featured three walks, a bases-clearing triple from Mauricio Dubón, and the tying run coming via sacrifice fly. Conversely, Atlanta’s bullpen was nearly flawless, allowing only one hit and one walk over four scoreless innings, providing the support needed for the game-changing Michael Harris II homer in the ninth, which completed the comeback and gave Atlanta the 8-6 win. They still have the best record in the game.

Wheelin’ and Winnin’

Just a day after winning two legs of a doubleheader via walk-off, the Philadelphia Phillies continued their winning ways, giving interim manager Don Mattingly his fourth straight victory. Zack Wheeler continued his strong return by tossing six innings of only one run allowed, striking out eight. The Phillies opened a 6-1 lead, aided by a Bryson Stott three-run homer in the seventh, but Wheeler’s departure from the mound almost sparked a Marlins comeback, as Miami would score four times before Brad Keller closed the door, earning his first save of the season. Wheeler earned his first win of the season, and his first since August 10 of last season.

Dodger Blues

After starting the season on a blazing 15-4 run, several outlets started projecting the Dodgers as an all-time team with potential to be the best ever. Since then, things have tempered a bit, with LA losing a few series on the way to a 5-8 record, losing another series opener last night. The Cardinals, a pleasant surprise to start 2026, rode their regular formula of strong pitching and timely hitting to earn a 7-2 win. Jordan Walker continued his breakout with a four-hit game, falling a homer shy of the cycle. Meanwhile, Alec Burleson and Nolan Gorman hit homers of their own, while Matthew Liberatore allowed only two runs to take his first win of the season. Notably as well, Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-5, as the Dodgers could only muster two doubles and went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.

Rice-A-Ronny

With a new month starting, it seemed like the perfect time to recount the many ways the Mets failed in April. The drama, 12-game losing streak, the injuries, blown saves, and dwindling playoff hopes… it all came into focus as New York began its current west coast trip with a 2-0 deficit via a Jorge Soler bomb. The Angels would extend the lead to 3-0 as things looked bleak, but the Mets displayed a bit of pride and took advantage of a three-run sixth to tie the game. Their much-maligned bullpen was clutch, tossing four scoreless innings, and that clutchness was contagious, as Ronny Mauricio, the ninth-place hitter with a sub-.500 OPS, hit his first homer of the season to give the Mets a 4-3 lead in the seventh. The score would remain intact to the end, and so the Mets started May on the right foot. Even as they still own the worst record in the sport, the vibes are certainly much nicer after this comeback.

 

By The Numbers

 

9 After defeating Arizona in the early Friday game, the Cubs have won nine straight home games. It is their first such streak since 2017.

23 As Ben Rice hit his 11th homer of the season, he is now only one behind teammate Aaron Judge’s 12. Their 23 combined long balls are more than what three teams have hit: Boston, Milwaukee, and San Francisco.

0 The Giants lost 3-0 to Tampa Bay, in what became their league-worst seventh game shut out. They are last in MLB in runs scored, homers, walks, and stolen bases.

3 With a 5-4 loss to the Rangers, the Tigers took only their third home defeat of the season, which is an MLB-low. Every other AL Central team has at least 7 home losses.

 

Best Moments From Yesterday

 

Lucky 13

In what has seemingly become a daily occurrence, rookie Munetaka Murakami hit another homer, taking sole possession of the league lead with 13. The dirt cam caught it at a perfect angle, as Murakami’s blast took off at 111 miles per hour and traveled a projected 413 feet. It came as part of a six-run second inning for the White Sox, as they cruised to an 8-2 win in San Diego, also aided by Noah Schultz’s six scoreless innings.

Stick to Football

NFL quarterback Malik Willis, who has become the biggest hope for the Miami Dolphins, was invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch at last night’s Marlins game. Let’s just say he did his best 50 Cent impression. Willis’ throw looked like one of those occasions that QBs throw out of bounds to avoid losing yardage. It was probably an ominous sign for the city of Miami on this day, as the Marlins would go on to lose 6-5.

Wrath of Kwan

In one of last night’s most entertaining games, the Guardians and A’s had an interesting back-and-forth all game long. Cleveland first tied the game at two, followed by the A’s two-run fourth, which was overtaken by the Guardians scoring three on the next frame. After opening an 8-5 lead in the seventh, the A’s had the bases loaded with Colby Thomas at the plate. Thomas put a charge into the ball and seemed on his way to clear the bases, but Steven Kwan had other plans. Tracking the ball expertly from center field, Kwan leapt at the right time to catch the ball and end the threat. This pivotal play helped Cleveland secure the contest, as the 8-5 score would hold until the end.

 

Injuries and Other Moves

 

⚾ The Brewers have placed starter Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. While IL stints have been common for Woodruff in the past three seasons, Milwaukee announced that imaging shows no structural damage, and the stay on the IL should be minimal. The Brewers have no immediate plan to fill his spot and will probably rely on bullpen games in the meantime. 

⚾ Tampa Bay starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot will undergo hip surgery and miss the rest of the season, as reported by the team. Pepiot had initially been diagnosed with hip inflammation and was placed on the 15-day IL, then transferred to the 60-day version, and this is the final blow on what was supposed to be a crucial season for his career. Even as the Rays are off to a hot start, losing one of their best starters is a definite blow. 

⚾ The Orioles have placed closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. The injury came out of nowhere for Baltimore, as Helsley had been healthy and effective to start his tenure with the team. While there is no clear timetable for his return, the Orioles will probably aim for a closer-by-committee approach. 

 

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Pablo Figueroa is a Baseball Writer here at Pitcher List, with experience as a writer since 2013. He lives in Aguascalientes, Mexico - proud home of Los Rieleros. When he´s not thinking about baseball , he's a husband, owns two dogs, watches random episodes of The Sopranos , plays padel, and works on his day job to pay the bills.

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