On Friday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 2-1 in Wisconsin.
The matchup had a lot of hype, as Chris Sale went up against Jacob Misiorowski.
Sale Makes Bold Misiorowski Statement
GettyChris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field on August 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
After the game, Sale made a bold statement about Misiorowski when he met with the media (h/t Zach Sweet of MLB.com).
Sale: “I’ve talked to him the last couple All-Star Games. We’ve had a good time together. It seems like he’s kind of in a league of his own this year. Probably the most impressive fastball I’ve ever seen.”
“Probably the most impressive fastball I’ve ever seen.”
Looking At Misiorowski
GettyJacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at American Family Field on August 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Misiorowski went 6.0 innings, allowing no runs (with six strikeouts).
Adam McCalvy of MLB.com wrote: “Jacob Misiorowski didn’t have 104 mph in him today, but he earns a standing ovation as he walks off the mound after a sixth scoreless inning. If that’s it for today, he surrendered four hits, walked two and struck out six on 96 pitches.”
Misiorowski is in the middle of a remarkable season.
The 24-year-old has gone 13-5 with a 1.68 ERA in 24 starts.
He has made the MLB All-Star Games in each of his first two seasons.
Looking At Sale
GettyChris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves looks on against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning at American Family Field on August 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Sale went 6.0 innings, allowing two runs (with six strikeouts).
He is in the middle of his third year with the Braves.
Over 16 seasons, the 10-time All-Star has also spent time with the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.
Right now, Sale is 12-9 with a 2.20 ERA in 23 starts.
Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game wrote: “#Braves ace Chris Sale has a 2.95 ERA with 11.7 K/9 in his 9 losses and two no decisions this season. He holds a 1.58 ERA with 10.5 K/9 in his 12 victories.”
He holds a 1.58 ERA with 10.5 K/9 in his 12 victories.
Braves And Brewers Right Now
The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 75-54 record in 129 games.
GettyJacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at American Family Field on August 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Meanwhile, the Brewers are the top team in the National League Central with an 80-49 record in 129 games.
Atlanta Braves Star Chris Sale Makes Bold Jacob Misiorowski Statement