The Milwaukee Brewers triumphed over the Washington Nationals 6-1 on May 1, 2026, but the victory was overshadowed by Jacob Misiorowski‘s early exit due to a right hamstring cramp while he was pitching a no-hitter.
Misiorowski was impressive—he struck out eight batters and walked two before being pulled in the sixth inning. He had been absolutely dominating until that moment, raising questions about his health and the team’s rotation depth.
Key statistics from the game:
- The Brewers scored 6 runs while allowing only 1 run from the Nationals.
- William Contreras shined at the plate, going 4 for 5 with 3 RBIs.
- This win marked the Brewers’ second consecutive victory.
- The Brewers improved their record to 17-14, while the Nationals fell to 15-18.
Contreras has been on fire lately—he’s now 7 for his last 8 at-bats with seven runs batted in. His performance provided crucial support as the offense struck quickly, adding some big insurance runs in the eighth inning.
Despite this solid win, the Brewers are grappling with rotation depth issues. They’ve struggled with injuries to key players like Aaron Ashby. The uncertainty surrounding Misiorowski’s injury adds to their concerns; officials have yet to disclose the extent of his hamstring issue.
Looking ahead, the Brewers will face the Nationals again on May 2, 2026. Kyle Harrison is scheduled to start for Milwaukee, while Foster Griffin is expected to take the mound for Washington. The stakes are high as both teams look to solidify their standings in the MLB.