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Why Brewers superstar Jacob Misiorowski’s World Series Game 5 start is completely new for him

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski faces a new postseason assignment Wednesday as he takes the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays in World Series Game 5. The 24-year-old can pitch the Brewers to their first championship after the Rays avoided…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:47 PM
Why Brewers superstar Jacob Misiorowski’s World Series Game 5 start is completely new for him
Key Things to Know
  • Jacob Misiorowski is making his first career postseason start that is not a series opener in Game 5.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers lead the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 and can clinch their first World Series title.
  • Misiorowski previously earned a victory in Game 1 by allowing one run over five innings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski is scheduled to start World Series Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The start marks the first time in his postseason career that Misiorowski will start a playoff game that is not a series opener, having previously pitched Game 1 in all three of his postseason series this year.

The 24-year-old enters the game with an opportunity to clinch Milwaukee's first World Series title, with the Brewers holding a 3-1 series lead following a 4-3, 12-inning loss in Game 4. Manager Pat Murphy held Misiorowski out of relief action on Tuesday to keep him on four days' rest.

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