Jacob Misiorowski has been nothing short of remarkable in 2026, posting a 1.46 ERA and 13.27 K/9 through 99 innings with a 0.77 WHIP — figures that belong alongside the best pitching seasons in recent memory. He brings triple-digit heat averaging 100.4 mph on his four-seamer and backs it with a hard slider and biting curveball, giving the Mets lineup very little to sit on. The Mets are 42-58 and have scored just 409 runs on the season, ranking among the league's least productive offenses. Without Luis Robert Jr. (lumbar disc herniation) and Mark Vientos (hand fracture), New York's lineup lacks the middle-of-the-order pop to threaten a pitcher of Misiorowski's caliber. Freddy Peralta is in a difficult spot. His 4.66 ERA and 1.44 WHIP reflect a season of inconsistency, and his 3.80 BB/9 rate means free passes against a Brewers lineup riding a three-game winning streak. Andrew Vaughn (.309 AVG), Brice Turang (14 HR, 60 RBI), and Garrett Mitchell (.283 AVG, 8 HR) form a dangerous middle cluster capable of manufacturing crooked numbers against an unsteady starter. Peralta's velocity has dipped noticeably — averaging 87-89 mph on the fastball in recent starts — which removes a key swing-and-miss weapon. Milwaukee's bullpen carries significant IL absences (Zastryzny, DL Hall, Kuhnel, Fitzpatrick), but the Brewers' league-best +131 run differential suggests the remaining corps is functional. The Mets bullpen is similarly depleted, missing Holmes and Dedniel Núñez to serious injuries. Home-field advantage at American Family Field, a 75-degree overcast night with modest SW wind, sets up as a pitcher-friendly environment that ultimately benefits Misiorowski far more than Peralta.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 2R Misiorowski dominates, Mets offense stymied

Middle (4-6) 3R Brewers capitalize on Peralta's walk issues

Late (7-9) 2R Bullpens hold, Brewers add insurance run

Matchup Analysis

Brewers

Elite ace on the mound

Best run diff in NL Central

Strong home record 32-18

3-game win streak momentum

Heavy IL burden in rotation

Frelick/Hamilton both out

Mets

Juan Soto elite offensive threat

Marcus Semien recently activated

Won 6-1 last outing vs PHI

Peralta's elevated ERA/WHIP

Depleted bullpen depth

Risk Factors

Peralta surprise quality start

Mets bullpen holds late

Key Matchups

Juan Soto vs Jacob Misiorowski pitcher 100+ mph heat and 13+ K/9 neutralizes even elite bats

Christian Yelich vs Freddy Peralta batter Veteran lefty hitter feasts on walk-prone starters

Brice Turang vs Freddy Peralta batter 14 HR, 60 RBI season; Peralta 4.66 ERA invites damage

Statistical Edges

First to Score Brewers 62%

Strikeouts 17 13-21

Total Runs 7 5-10

Game Preview

From the first pitch, this looks like a Misiorowski showcase. The Brewers right-hander, touching 100+ mph with regularity, works through the Mets order methodically — Tyrone Taylor chasing sliders, Torrens overmatched by rising four-seamers. Milwaukee breaks through in the first when Turang draws a walk off a tentative Peralta, steals second, and scores on a Contreras single to right-center. The Brewers add another in the third when Vaughn works a full count before depositing a changeup into the left-field corner for an RBI double, plating Mitchell who had singled. The Mets find their lone answer in the third, when Juan Soto — the one man capable of barreling Misiorowski — drives a 99 mph fastball into the gap for an RBI single, making it 2-1. But Misiorowski bears down and strands two with back-to-back strikeouts, preserving the lead. Peralta exits after five innings having allowed three runs on six hits and three walks, turning it over to a depleted Mets bullpen. The Brewers tack on in the sixth and eighth against relievers, with Yelich drawing a critical bases-loaded walk and Turang's sacrifice fly delivering an insurance run. Misiorowski finishes with nine innings of two-run ball, punching out 11, as Milwaukee completes a professional victory — the kind that defines a 62-win ballclub.

Misiorowski's historic ERA and K-rate vs. a depleted Mets lineup (42-58, missing Robert and Vientos) is an extreme mismatch. Peralta's declining velocity and walk issues favor the Brewers heavily. High confidence in home win, moderate on exact margin.

Probable Pitchers

F. Peralta Mets

5-8 4.66 ERA

104 K

J. Misiorowski Brewers

9-3 1.46 ERA

146 K

New York Mets — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
A.J. Ewing	RF	.271	7	25	.343	.425
Juan Soto	LF	.287	21	52	.407	.547
Bo Bichette	3B	.256	10	51	.304	.375
Francisco Lindor	SS	.220	6	16	.303	.387
Jorge Polanco	DH	.173	1	4	.230	.259
Jared Young	1B	.243	6	18	.323	.412
Luis Robert Jr.	CF	.213	2	8	.314	.315
Brett Baty	2B	.221	5	32	.294	.320
Francisco Alvarez	C	.257	11	24	.326	.440

Milwaukee Brewers — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Christian Yelich	DH	.240	6	33	.330	.380
Jackson Chourio	LF	.277	13	39	.339	.482
Brice Turang	2B	.261	14	61	.357	.457
William Contreras	C	.277	10	57	.343	.401
Garrett Mitchell	CF	.283	8	48	.368	.465
Andrew Vaughn	1B	.312	3	26	.394	.490
Blake Perkins	RF	.157	1	11	.250	.258
Cooper Pratt	SS	.267	1	8	.356	.360
Joey Ortiz	3B	.227	5	26	.298	.329

Scoring Plays

▼ 1

Brice Turang doubles (24) on a line drive to right fielder A.J. Ewing. Jackson Chourio scores.

0-1

▼ 1

Garrett Mitchell singles on a line drive to right fielder A.J. Ewing. Brice Turang scores.

0-2

▼ 2

Cooper Pratt homers (1) on a fly ball to center field.

0-3

▲ 3

Juan Soto grounds into a double play, second baseman Brice Turang to shortstop Cooper Pratt to first baseman Andrew Vaughn. Francisco Alvarez scores. A.J. Ewing out at 2nd. Juan Soto out at 1st.

1-3

▼ 3

Andrew Vaughn homers (3) on a line drive to center field. Garrett Mitchell scores.

1-5

▼ 6

Joey Ortiz homers (5) on a line drive to left field. Jake Bauers scores. Cooper Pratt scores.

1-8

▲ 8

Francisco Lindor grounds out, first baseman Andrew Vaughn to pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. Juan Soto scores. Bo Bichette to 3rd.

2-8

▲ 8

Jorge Polanco singles on a line drive to right fielder Jake Bauers. Bo Bichette scores.

3-8

New York Mets — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
A.J. EwingRF	4	0	0	0	1	3	.271	.768
Juan SotoLF	3	1	0	0	1	2	.287	.954
Bo Bichette3B	3	1	2	0	1	1	.256	.679
Francisco LindorSS	4	0	1	1	0	1	.220	.690
Jorge PolancoDH	4	0	1	1	0	1	.173	.489
Jared Young1B	4	0	1	0	0	0	.243	.735
Luis Robert Jr.CF	4	0	0	0	0	3	.213	.629
Brett Baty2B	4	0	0	0	0	3	.221	.614
Francisco AlvarezC	3	1	1	0	1	1	.257	.766
Totals	33	3	6	2	4	15

BATTING

2B: Bichette (15, McCullers Jr.).

TB: Alvarez, F; Bichette 3; Lindor; Polanco; Young, J.

RBI: Lindor (16); Polanco (4).

2-out RBI: Polanco.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Ewing; Polanco.

GIDP: Soto, J.

Team RISP: 1-for-5.

Team LOB: 7.

Milwaukee Brewers — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Christian YelichDH	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	.240	.710
Jackson ChourioLF	2	1	0	0	2	1	0	.277	.821
Brice Turang2B	4	1	1	1	0	1	0	.261	.814
William ContrerasC	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.277	.744
Garrett MitchellCF	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	.283	.833
Andrew Vaughn1B	4	1	2	2	0	0	1	.312	.884
Blake PerkinsRF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.157	.508
Cooper PrattSS	4	2	3	1	0	0	1	.267	.716
Joey Ortiz3B	4	1	1	3	0	2	1	.227	.627
Totals	34	8	10	8	3	8	3

BATTING

2B: Turang (24, Peralta, F); Yelich (16, Peralta, F); Mitchell (22, Peralta, F); Vaughn (15, Curry).

HR: Pratt (1, 2nd inning off Peralta, F, 0 on, 1 out); Vaughn (3, 3rd inning off Peralta, F, 1 on, 2 out); Ortiz, J (5, 6th inning off Curry, 2 on, 1 out).

TB: Mitchell 3; Ortiz, J 4; Pratt 6; Turang 2; Vaughn 6; Yelich 2.

RBI: Mitchell (48); Ortiz, J 3 (26); Pratt (8); Turang (61); Vaughn 2 (26).

2-out RBI: Mitchell; Vaughn 2.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bauers; Chourio, J 2.

Team RISP: 3-for-9.

Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING

SB: Pratt (7, 2nd base off Peralta, F/Alvarez, F).

FIELDING

E: Vaughn (2, fielding).

DP: (Turang-Pratt-Vaughn).

New York Mets — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Freddy Peralta(L, 5-9)	5.1	8	7	7	2	6	2	107-65	5.01
Xzavion Curry	2.2	2	1	1	1	2	1	47-29	3.00

Milwaukee Brewers — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Jacob Misiorowski	4.0	4	1	0	1	6	65-45	1.57
Craig Yoho(W, 2-0)	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	17-8	3.94
Lance McCullers Jr.(H, 1)	3.0	2	2	2	1	4	50-29	6.80
Grant Anderson	1.0	0	0	0	1	3	16-11	3.45

Game Info

Umpires: Home Plate: Cory Blaser; First Base: Jansen Visconti; Second Base: Andy Fletcher; Third Base: Alex Tosi

Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee

Weather: 82°F, Cloudy

Wind: 14 mph, R To L

New York Mets — News

Mets Reinstate Luis Robert Jr. From 60-Day IL

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Luis Robert Jr.

New York Mets

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Francisco Alvarez (.259 AVG, .337 xwOBA) remains the Mets' only reliable bat in a 41-57 lineup batting .214 as a team with a -62 run differential; his two-homer game provides minimal relief to a fire-sale roster headed into the deadline.

Francisco Alvarez

New York Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers

New York Mets

Mets Begin Fielding Trade Offers At Deadline

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New York Mets

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Pittsburgh Pirates

Seattle Mariners

St. Louis Cardinals

Mets Reinstate Semien, Designate Short For Assignment

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Zack Short

New York Mets

Milwaukee Brewers — News

Brewers Sweep Marlins Behind Strong Rotation

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Jacob Misiorowski

Miami Marlins

Milwaukee Brewers

Boston Red Sox

Contreras walks off Marlins as Brewers improve to 62-37

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William Contreras

Miami Marlins

Milwaukee Brewers

Brandon Woodruff To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

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Brandon Woodruff

Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers Place Sal Frelick On 10-Day IL With Right Shoulder Strain

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Sal Frelick

Blake Perkins

Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers activate McCullers Jr. from IL, option Koenig to Triple-A

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Lance McCullers Jr.

Milwaukee Brewers