Misiorowski fans Ohtani on 5 pitches after 4-pitch walk in NLCS Game 1

47 pitches through two innings in opener

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Jacob Misiorowski walks Shohei Ohtani on 4 pitches in his first AB. This time he strikes him out on 5 pitches. Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: The punchout stranded a leadoff single to end the third inning. Andy Pages put Los Angeles ahead 1-0 earlier in Game 1.

Why it matters: The response steadied Milwaukee's starter after a 35-pitch second inning pushed his workload early. Holding Ohtani, hitting cleanup for a second straight postseason game, keeps the opener within a run.

By the numbers: Misiorowski reached 47 pitches through two innings, with 35 coming in the second. Eleven of his first 12 pitches topped 100 mph. Ohtani sits at 0-for-1 with a walk and a strikeout in Game 1.

What to watch: Watch Misiorowski's efficiency in the fourth after the heavy second. Watch whether Ohtani gets a third look in a close Game 1.

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@BNightengale 2026-10-12T01:10:27.512882+00:00

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