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Ace Gausman Faces Fireballer Misiorowski in Brewers Series Opener
14 Apr
Summary
- Blue Jays lost their fourth consecutive series, falling two out of three to the Twins.
- Kevin Gausman boasts impressive strikeout numbers, tied for fifth in baseball.
- Milwaukee's starting pitcher, Misiorowski, is also a strikeout artist with a tendency to walk batters.
The Toronto Blue Jays are grappling with a recent slump, marked by their fourth consecutive series defeat after dropping two of three to the Minnesota Twins at home. Sunday's 8-2 loss highlighted persistent offensive struggles, particularly with runners in scoring position, despite the team managing 12 hits.
The Blue Jays' bullpen offered a glimmer of hope, delivering 6.2 scoreless innings and allowing only three hits on Sunday. Following a day off, the team embarks on a nine-game road trip, commencing with a series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
In Tuesday's opener, the Blue Jays will rely on pitcher Kevin Gausman, who has impressed with 26 strikeouts, tied for fifth best in MLB. He utilizes a three-pitch mix, excelling in whiff percentage and chase rate. Toronto's lineup faces a significant challenge against Milwaukee's 24-year-old flamethrower, Misiorowski, who also boasts a high strikeout rate but is known to issue walks.
