Game Thread #31: Milwaukee Brewers (16-14) @ Washington Nationals (15-17)
The Milwaukee Brewers face the Washington Nationals in the first game of a three-game series, seeking to bounce back after being swept by the Nationals earlier in the season. Jacob Misiorowski starts for the Brewers, aiming to build on recent improvements despite not yet delivering a dominant full game. Meanwhile, Brandon Woodruff has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to minor inflammation, with Easton McGee called up as a temporary replacement.
- ▪The Brewers are opening a three-game series against the Nationals, three weeks after being swept by them in Milwaukee.
- ▪Jacob Misiorowski is starting for the Brewers, having struck out nine in his last outing but allowing three runs after hitting leadoff batters.
- ▪Brandon Woodruff was placed on the 15-day injured list due to minor inflammation, with imaging showing no serious issues.
- ▪Easton McGee was called up to replace Woodruff on the roster, though another starter may be used when Woodruff's rotation turn comes up.
- ▪Luis Peña, who collapsed during a minor league game, has had normal test results but is scheduled to see a neurologist for further evaluation.
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