Sheets' 3-run homer in 9th lifts Padres over Brewers 3-1 after another Misiorowski scoreless outing

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TL;DR

Gavin Sheets hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, ending the Brewers' five-game winning streak. Jacob Misiorowski had another strong outing, striking out 10 batters over seven innings.

Key points

Gavin Sheets hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out 10 batters in seven innings.
The Padres ended the Brewers' five-game winning streak.

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gavin Sheets hit a three-run homer off Abner Uribe with two outs in the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres overcame Jacob Misiorowski’s third straight scoreless outing to beat Milwaukee 3-1 on Wednesday and snap the Brewers’ five-game winning streak. Misiorowski struck out 10 batters over seven innings while allowing four hits and walked none. He threw 40 pitches of 100 mph or higher, his third straight game with 40 or more. Misiorowski retired 14 batters straight batters when he struck out Nick Castellanos with a 103.2 mph ending the seventh. Misiorowski went to the mound for the eighth, motioned to his right leg after a warmup pitch and was removed. He left a May 1 start at Washington after 5 1/3 innings of no-hit ball due to a right hamstring cramp. Over his last three outings, he has allowed six hits in 18 1/3 innings with 29 strikeouts and four walks, lowering his ERA to 2.12. Uribe retired Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado to start the ninth inning. Miguel Andújar singled, and Sheets delivered a to right-center, only the second left-handed batter to homer off Uribe (2-2). worked around 's leadoff single in the bottom half and ended the game by striking out for his 13th save in as many opportunities. (2-0) pitched a scoreless eighth inning to get the win. allowed 's RBI grounder in the fifth. Milwaukee's didn't play a day after following a month-long stay on the injured list with an adductor strain. Brewers manager Pat Murphy said it was a precautionary measure after Yelich reported a little back soreness.

Q&A

What was the outcome of the Padres vs Brewers game on Wednesday?

The San Diego Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1.

How did Jacob Misiorowski perform in the game against the Padres?

Jacob Misiorowski struck out 10 batters over seven innings, allowing four hits and no walks.

What injury did Jacob Misiorowski experience during the game?

Jacob Misiorowski motioned to his right leg after a warmup pitch and was removed due to a right hamstring cramp.