Padres’ Plate Discipline Forces Early Exit for Brewers’ Misiorowski in NLDS Opener
In the NLDS opener, the San Diego Padres' persistent ability to foul off pitches contributed to the early removal of Milwaukee pitcher Jacob Misiorowski after four innings. This occurred despite Misiorowski throwing some of the fastest pitches recorded in postseason…
Lansing, MI, October 3, 2026 — The San Diego Padres demonstrated exceptional plate discipline in the National League Division Series opener, a strategy that proved instrumental in forcing the early removal of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski. Misiorowski was taken out of the game after pitching just four innings, a decision that came despite the young pitcher delivering some of the fastest pitches recorded in postseason history during his outing.
The Padres’ offense was characterized by its persistent ability to foul off pitches, wearing down the Milwaukee pitcher. This relentless approach put pressure on Misiorowski, making it difficult for him to maintain his pitch count and effectiveness throughout the crucial early innings of the playoff game. Foul balls extend at-bats, increasing the workload on the pitcher and potentially leading to higher pitch counts, which can prompt managers to make pitching changes sooner than anticipated.
Despite the ultimate outcome of his start, Misiorowski’s performance included notable velocity, with his pitches ranking among the fastest ever recorded in a postseason contest. This juxtaposition highlights the effectiveness of the Padres’ approach, which prioritized situational hitting and extended at-bats over simply trying to hit for power. The ability to foul off challenging pitches, particularly those with high velocity, is a key offensive skill that can disrupt a pitcher’s rhythm and force them out of the game prematurely.
The specific details regarding the exact pitch count for Misiorowski, the number of foul balls recorded by the Padres batters, or the precise outcomes of the at-bats that led to his removal were not detailed in the summary. The game marked the start of the NLDS series between the two teams. The summary does not provide information on the final score or subsequent events in the game or series.
Story summarized from the original created by STEVE MEGARGEE, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.
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