Jacob Misiorowski delivered six shutout innings, William Contreras went a perfect 4-for-4, and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday, August 21, at American Family Field. Misiorowski earned the win, Chris Sale took the loss, and Trevor Megill closed it out with a ninth-inning save to seal Milwaukee's one-run victory in nine innings.

Jacob Misiorowski Dominates Through Six Innings

Misiorowski was the story on this Friday night. The right-hander went a full six innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six Atlanta batters and keeping the Braves off the scoreboard entirely. That performance handed his bullpen a 2-0 cushion to protect and set the tone for what turned into a tense but controlled finish. He walked away with the win, and he earned it.

William Contreras Carries the Milwaukee Offense

On the other side of the ball, William Contreras was Milwaukee's offensive engine. He finished 4-for-4 with one RBI — a perfect night at the plate against a Chris Sale who was no easy out. Sale struck out six Brewers and issued zero walks across his six innings, allowing eight hits and two earned runs. Milwaukee had to scratch and claw for every base, and Contreras made sure those at-bats counted. Luis Lara added a 2-for-3 effort to give the Brewers some depth in the lineup.

Bullpen Navigates a Shaky Seventh and Eighth

After Misiorowski exited, Antonio Senzatela handled the seventh and eighth innings — and it got uncomfortable. Senzatela allowed three hits and two walks over two innings, giving up the Braves' lone run and putting the tying run on base at various points. Michael Harris II went 2-for-4 with that RBI for Atlanta, and Mauricio Dubón and Mike Yastrzemski each added two hits to keep the visitors threatening. Senzatela bent but ultimately didn't break enough to cost Milwaukee the game.

Trevor Megill Closes the Door in the Ninth

That's where Megill came in, and he was clean. One hit, one strikeout, no walks, no runs allowed in a full inning of work. When the final out was recorded, the Brewers had their 2-1 victory secured. Megill earned the save.

Key Performances at a Glance

  • Jacob Misiorowski (W): 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
  • Antonio Senzatela: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
  • Trevor Megill (SV): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
  • William Contreras: 4-for-4, 1 RBI
  • Luis Lara: 2-for-3
  • Chris Sale (L): 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

What's Next for the Brewers

Milwaukee and Atlanta remain at American Family Field, with the two clubs set to continue their series. Misiorowski gave the Brewers exactly what they needed Friday night — a quality start that kept the bullpen fresh and the game manageable. If the offense can continue to produce at Contreras's level, the Brewers are in good shape to push for another win in this series.