The Milwaukee Brewers snatched first place in the National League Central Division from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night with a 5-2 win. Once again, right-hander Jacob Misiorowski demonstrated his status as an up-and-coming ace in Major League Baseball.

Misiorowski went six shutout innings while striking out eight batters and only giving up three hits and one walk. After opening his outing with two runners on because of a walk and a fielder’s choice, Misiorowski was able to begin producing, and he revealed his mindset in the moment after the game.

"I mean, for lack of better words, to figure it out," Misiorowski said. "Like, you know, there's another word in there. But, no, I, you know, I saw the guys on the other side doing their jobs, so it was one of those things that, like, I gotta figure out my stuff and do my job on my side."

Misiorowski also dealt with some instability with the mound that was affecting his stance and wind-up.

"Yeah, I mean, the lead plant leg, like, was just sliding around a little bit," he said, "Nothing crazy. You know, had it figured out, and then, yeah, obviously had them fix it in the sixth. So, you know, not a big factor."

For Misiorowski, a chance to pitch against the Brewers’ division rivals in a game of that magnitude is something he enjoys.

"Yeah, I mean, it's always fun to face someone that you're, you know, an hour away from," Misiorowski said, "It's, you know, it's fun that just, you know, the fans get behind you, and it's a lot of fun in that way, too. You know, you get chirped going into the bullpen, and, you know, with the bleacher creatures, it's fun."

Misiorowski is a pitcher who has said that adrenaline fuels him in his performances. However, every pitcher has a proverbial wall that they hit. Manager Pat Murphy talked about when Misiorowski grew closer to his limit, and that he was honest about what he was still able to do as the inning went on.

After the game, Misiorowski spoke about his limitations as well.

"I mean, I think it's just my body," he said. "I think it's, you know, the body kind of, you know, hits the wall. You know, with anything, you kind of just get tired. Like, you know, I was giving it everything I got for six innings, and, you know, I'm just at a wall."

In that moment, with a comfortable lead and a strong group of relievers ready to take over, Misiorowski was willing to trust his teammates over attempting to face additional hitters.

"I think it was more just like, you know… the boys were… we were up by three," he said. "And, you know, it's not worth me trying to scrounge three outs. And, you know, I can turn it over to, you know, our bullpen, who's been excellent. And, you know, have those guys take off and do their job and, you know, succeed."

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