Jacob Misiorowski exited the Brewers’ eighth inning against the Padres with a right quadriceps cramp, his second such departure in three starts. The 24‑year‑old right‑hander had tossed a no‑hit bid through 5⅓ innings in Washington earlier this month, then left that game with a hamstring cramp. He shrugged, saying the issue is familiar and will be fine.

Misiorowski’s outing stayed sharp: he struck out ten, allowed four hits and no walks, and left with a 1‑0 lead. Milwaukee’s manager Pat Murphy dismissed the cramp as a minor hiccup, noting the pitcher’s velocity—40 pitches over 100 mph in three straight games—keeps hitters on edge. The Padres rallied, with Gavin Sheets’ three‑run homer in the ninth sealing a 3‑1 loss.

Across his last five starts, Misiorowski has struck out at least eight batters each game, tying Ben Sheets for the second‑longest such streak in Brewers history. He led the majors with 80 strikeouts, dropping his 2.12 ERA. His arsenal includes a slider used 30% of the time in this game, a shift from the 22.6% he employed earlier.

Despite the cramping interruptions, Misiorowski’s arm remains a weapon. The 6‑foot‑7 frame delivers 103‑plus mph fastballs, with three pitches over 103.6 mph against the Yankees—a peak not seen by a starter since 2008. His performance keeps the Brewers in contention for the division lead, while the Padres’ late‑inning rally underscores their offensive volatility.