Game Thread #31: Milwaukee Brewers (16-14) @ Washington Nationals (15-17)

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Game Thread #31: Milwaukee Brewers (16-14) @ Washington Nationals (15-17)

Game Thread #31: Milwaukee Brewers (16-14) @ Washington Nationals (15-17)

Brewers looking for revenge against Nationals with Miz on the mound

Game Thread #31: Milwaukee Brewers (16-14) @ Washington Nationals (15-17)

Brewers looking for revenge against Nationals with Miz on the mound

The Milwaukee Brewers are back in the nation's capital tonight, looking to settle an old score. Three weeks ago, the Washington Nationals swept the Brewers in a painful three-game series in Milwaukee. Now, it's time for revenge.

Tonight's Game 1 of a three-game set features a compelling pitching matchup. The Brewers send Jacob Misiorowski to the mound, while the Nationals counter with Jake Irving. Misiorowski has shown flashes of brilliance this season, though consistency has been elusive. His last start continued a season-long trend of strong performances that just haven't translated into the results he deserves.

Before we dive into tonight's action, there's important roster news out of Milwaukee. After a concerning velocity drop forced Brandon Woodruff out of Thursday's game after just 1⅓ innings, the team placed him on the 15-day injured list. But here's the good news: imaging revealed only minor inflammation. Woodruff himself doesn't sound worried, calling it close to a best-case scenario given how alarming Thursday's game was. Easton McGee will fill the roster spot for now, but expect someone like Logan Henderson to take Woodruff's rotation spot when it comes up in a few days.

The Brewers also shared an encouraging update on prospect Luis Peña. He collapsed in the dugout during the eighth inning of an April 22 Timber Rattlers game and was transported to a local emergency room. Since then, all medical tests have come back normal. However, Peña is scheduled to see a neurologist on Monday as a precaution. The Brewers are making absolutely sure there's nothing wrong before letting him return to the field.

Back to tonight: Misiorowski has shown real progress this season, but he'll need to be sharp against a Nationals lineup that's been finding its groove. The Brewers' bats will need to wake up early if they want to avoid déjà vu from that sweep three weeks ago.

First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET from Nationals Park. Whether you're watching from home or heading to the ballpark, it's a perfect night for baseball—and for the Brewers to start writing a different ending to this chapter.

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