The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Washington Nationals 6-1 on May 1, 2026, but Jacob Misiorowski’s near no-hitter was cut short by a hamstring cramp.
Misiorowski was pitching brilliantly until he was pulled in the sixth inning. He struck out eight batters and walked two before the injury occurred. The extent of his hamstring injury is still unclear.
William Contreras had an outstanding game, going 4 for 5 with three runs batted in. His performance contributed significantly to the Brewers’ victory.
This win marks the Brewers’ second consecutive victory and their first against the Nationals this season after three previous losses. Their record now stands at 17-14, while the Nationals are 15-18.
Contreras is on a hot streak, hitting 7 for his last 8 at-bats with seven RBIs. “The offense strikes quickly,” remarked an unknown source after the game.
Despite the win, concerns linger about Milwaukee’s rotation depth due to injuries affecting key players. Misiorowski’s situation adds to these worries.
The Brewers will face the Nationals again on May 2, 2026. Kyle Harrison is scheduled to start for Milwaukee in that matchup, while Foster Griffin is expected to take the mound for Washington.
