Underwhelming performance from Brewers’ starting duo makes NLCS sweep of Dodgers even more impressive

Writer Owen Jonas argues that the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS despite subpar starts from Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson makes their achievement even more impressive. Misiorowski lasted 4.1 innings in Game 1 due to high pitch counts and reduced fastball rise, while Henderson exited after four innings in Game 2 following multiple throwing errors and a wild pitch.

Combined, the Brewers' top starting duo pitched just 8.1 innings and surrendered five runs across their starts. Jonas asserts that Milwaukee's ability to sweep the reigning champions anyway demonstrates team depth and should bolster fan confidence entering the World Series, particularly if both starters return to regular-season form.