Braves edge Brewers 3-2, ending Misiorowski's streak

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Friday night at Truist Park, handing ace Jacob Misiorowski his first loss in two months. The victory came in the opener of a three-game series between the National League division leaders.

Misiorowski, who entered the game with a major league-leading 1.34 ERA, had surrendered just one earned run over his previous eight starts. The Braves broke through against him in the sixth inning. With two outs and the bases loaded, Mauricio Dubón hit a fastball to left field for a two-run single, giving Atlanta a 2-1 lead. It was the first time since April 25 that Misiorowski had allowed multiple runs in a game.

The Brewers’ right-hander finished with a strong line, giving up two runs on five hits over six innings while striking out seven. His ERA rose to 1.45. He showcased his elite velocity, throwing 54 pitches of at least 100 mph, including one clocked at 104.2 mph.

Atlanta added a critical insurance run in the seventh inning when Mike Yastrzemski hit his fourth home run of the season to right field. The Brewers threatened in the ninth, but Braves right fielder Eli White threw out Jackson Chourio at home plate to preserve the one-run...