The Milwaukee Brewers have established themselves as one of the strongest teams in MLB this season, and ace Jacob Misiorowski believes they deserve to be viewed as a serious threat.

After Milwaukee defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Saturday, Misiorowski delivered a warning about what the Brewers are capable of accomplishing.

According to FOX Sports, Misiorowski pointed to Milwaukee’s ability to consistently compete with teams such as Los Angeles. He also made it clear that he considers the Brewers a team opponents need to take seriously.

“Year after year, we’re right there with them. We’re competing. I think we’re a team to be reckoned with,” Misiorowski said.

His performance against the Dodgers certainly supported that message.

Misiorowski dominated Los Angeles’ lineup on Saturday, allowing only one earned run on five hits while recording six strikeouts and just a walk in six innings.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy was particularly impressed with the way his ace handled the outing.

According to MLB.com, Murphy believes the performance demonstrated that Misiorowski is much more than a pitcher with overpowering velocity.

The manager emphasized his execution and considered the outing another indication of the maturity Misiorowski has developed on the mound.

“It proved to everyone out there this guy can pitch,” Murphy said. “He executed pitches. If you’re wondering if he’s mature yet, that’ll tell you a lot right there.”

The Dodgers came away equally impressed.

Manager Dave Roberts explained that Misiorowski creates an extremely difficult challenge because hitters must protect against his fastball while also dealing with a slider that initially appears to be a strike.

Roberts went as far as describing Misiorowski as arguably the best pitcher in MLB.

“It’s one of those things that you’ve got to defend against the fastball, and when he has that slider that is presented as a strike, it’s just tough to not offer,” Roberts explained.

“That’s why he’s arguably the best in baseball.”

Milwaukee will need performances like Saturday’s from its ace if it hopes to make a deep postseason run.

The Brewers attempted to strengthen their rotation further this summer by pursuing Tarik Skubal, arguably the hottest trade candidate available.

Milwaukee made a push for the Detroit Tigers starter, but its offer was not enough. Skubal was ultimately traded to the Dodgers.

The Brewers have faced criticism from many for not offering more to acquire him, and whether Milwaukee has enough to reach the World Series will ultimately be determined in October.

For now, Misiorowski gives them a legitimate difference-maker at the front of the rotation. Misiorowski is now 12-5 with a 1.75 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in 139 innings over 23 starts this season.

Misiorowski’s greatest weapon is obviously his overpowering stuff, but Saturday demonstrated why his development goes beyond pure velocity.

The ability to execute pitches against a lineup as dangerous as Los Angeles separates a thrower with exceptional physical tools from a pitcher capable of controlling important games.

His confidence is another important quality. Misiorowski is not avoiding expectations or attempting to minimize what Milwaukee can accomplish. He believes the Brewers belong alongside MLB’s strongest teams and is willing to say so.

That mentality becomes especially valuable in October, when an ace must embrace difficult matchups rather than simply possess the talent to survive them.

Misiorowski’s performance provided another reminder of why Milwaukee believes it can compete with anyone.

The Brewers faced the Dodgers again yesterday and won 6-2. Milwaukee took three out of four games from Los Angeles and they’re now 77-48. They remain first in the National League Central, five games ahead of the Chicago Cubs.