Jacob Misiorowski takes his first loss as Brandon Nimmo and the Mets beat the Brewers 7-3 on July 3, 2025. A 5-run inning doomed Milwaukee. Recap inside.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a night of firsts for Jacob Misiorowski in Queens, but not the kind he'll want to remember. The Brewers' flamethrowing top prospect was tagged with his first career loss as a disastrous five-run second inning doomed Milwaukee in a 7-3 defeat to the New York Mets, evening the series and setting the stage for a pivotal finale.
Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-5 with a home run, 4 RBI, and a stolen base, single-handedly tormenting the Brewers.
The box score tells a simple story: a five-run second inning for the Mets was the difference-maker. Jacob Misiorowski (3-1) couldn't find his footing in the frame, and the Mets pounced. While the Brewers' offense managed to string together a three-run rally in the sixth, sparked by hits from Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick, it wasn't enough to climb out of the early hole. They scattered seven hits but couldn't deliver the big blow, leaving the comeback effort short against Mets winner Blade Tidwell and closer Edwin Díaz, who locked down his 17th save.
For a pitcher who has looked nearly untouchable at times, Wednesday's loss was a dose of reality for Jacob Misiorowski. But this is exactly why top prospects get called up—to learn and adapt at the highest level. The Brewers' brass isn't panicking; they see this as a crucial part of his development. Learning to navigate adversity and find consistency between dominant starts and shaky ones is the next step in his evolution from top prospect to staff ace. It's a tough lesson, but one every great pitcher has to learn.
There's no time to dwell on the loss. The Brewers will send veteran José Quintana (6-2, 3.30 ERA) to the mound Thursday to try and claim the series. He'll face off against the Mets' David Peterson (5-4, 3.30 ERA) in what promises to be a tight contest. The key for Milwaukee will be containing Brandon Nimmo, who was a one-man wrecking crew in the last game. If Quintana can keep the Mets' bats in check and hitters like Sal Frelick (.296 AVG) and Christian Yelich (17 HR) can get the offense going early, the Crew can leave New York with a series win.
While one loss stings, it's important to remember the bigger picture. The Brewers' farm system remains the envy of baseball, a constant pipeline of talent that ensures the team's competitive window stays open. Misiorowski is just the tip of the iceberg. With infielders Jesús Made (now a top-55 prospect in baseball), Luis Peña, and Cooper Pratt, plus catcher Jeferson Quero all developing, the future in Milwaukee is secure. Made is already getting a taste of the big leagues, and the organization's aggressive promotion strategy means fans will be seeing more of these names sooner rather than later.
Tonight's loss was a classic 'growing pains' moment for a young team with a bright future. Now, the focus shifts to the immediate task: winning a series on the road against a tough Mets team. A strong outing from Quintana tomorrow can wash away the taste of defeat and get the Brewers back on track as they continue their push in the NL Central.
