Jacob Misiorowski injury update: Brewers optimistic they avoided disaster

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TL;DR

Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a major injury after suffering a right hamstring issue. Team manager Pat Murphy expressed optimism that Misiorowski will not miss any time on the mound.

Key points

Jacob Misiorowski avoided a major injury
He suffered a right hamstring injury
Pat Murphy believes Misiorowski will be fine
He struck out eight batters before the injury
The Brewers won 6-1 against the Nationals

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Jacob Misiorowski avoided a major injury, and perhaps won't have to miss any time on the mound at all.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters Saturday, May 2 that he thinks Misiorowski's "going to be fine," some 15 hours after the right hamstring injury the right-hander suffered the night before, when he took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Misiorowski, 24, was overpowering most of the night, striking out eight, retiring the last 11 batters he faced, averaging 101 mph on his fastball in the first inning and throwing 43 pitches between 100 and 103 mph. He did not know he had a no-hitter when he struck out the first batter of the sixth, and then, after throwing one pitch to leadoff hitter James Wood, motioned for a trainer to come out.

That sent a chill through the Brewers dugout – and the industry at large – given Misiorowski's high-velocity repertoire and the inherent risk involved. But the injury did not involve his golden arm.

Instead, he exited due to a barking hamstring, at least for the moment keeping the Brewers' extensive injury list a little lighter. Veteran right-hander Brandon Woodruff was placed on the IL with shoulder inflammation Friday, and the club is also awaiting the return of Quinn Priester, who is on a rehab assignment.