Brewers Minor League Link Report (3/30): Misiorowski Makes Solid 2025 Debut, But Sounds’ Offense Fizzles

[Ro Mueller]

Jacob Misiorowski and the Nashville bullpen struck out 16 hitters and allowed 1 earned run, but the Sounds fell 2-1 in extra innings as their bats went cold.

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Nashville dropped its season-opening series 2 games to 1 to Jacksonville. They’ll return to action on Tuesday, while other full season affiliates commence their seasons on Friday.

Transactions:

• RHP Jesus Rivero released by Low-A Carolina

Game Action:

Final: Jacksonville 2, Nashville 1 (in 10 innings)
Box Score and Game Log

Via the Sounds’ website, and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Drop Extra Innings Pitchers Duel

Milwaukee’s pitching woes did not extend to Nashville on Sunday, as the staff struck out 16 Jumbo Shrimp while allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits over 10 innings, led by starting 22-year RHP Jacob MIsiorowski (5 IP, 0 R, 1 H – a single, 3 BB, 7 Ks).

Despite balking a runner to third base in the 1st inning and later facing a 1st and 3rd, nobody out situation in the 4th inning, Misiorowski bore down each time to keep all baserunners in check, topping out at 98.8mph in the 1st inning and 96.6mph in the 5th inning.

For those keeping track of Misiorowski’s ability to master a third pitch, the game log registered Jacob as throwing 45 four-seam fastballs, 25 sliders and 9 curveballs – 79 total pitches, 52 strikes. Of the 9 curves, 5 went for strikes (2 swinging, 2 foul balls, 1 looking).

Three hits in 10 innings by Nashville’s offense was a big letdown behind that pitching performance. In fact, the Sounds’ only run came on this 1st inning little league homer by OF Jared Oliva (2-for-4):

DH Caleb Durbin (1-for-4) led off the bottom of the 6th inning with a double, but his teammates failed to plate him, after which Jacksonville came through with the clutch plays as Nashville wilted:

• Old friend Brian Navaretto caught 2B Anthony Seigler (29 of 32 in steal attempts in 2024) attempting steal second in the 7th inning;
• The Jumbo Shrimp’s Jacob Berry fought off 5 foul balls before plating the ghost runner on a sacrifice fly against RHP Garrett Stallings to open the 10th inning and give Jacksonville its first lead; and
• In his second inning of work, their closer Carlos Roa discovered extra ammunition when facing a 2-on, nobody out situation in the bottom of the 10th inning, escalating to up to 98.3mph to strike out OFs Jimmy Herron and Garrett Spain before retiring INF Raynel Delgado on a pop out after an 8-pitch battle.

Sounds’ Extras:

• The teams combined to go 1-for-18 with runners in scoring position in front of 4,671 fans at First Horizon Park, with 30-year old newcomer RHP Jesus Liranzo making his Brewers’ organizational debut and allowing a double and game-tying single in the 7th inning. Liranzo showed interesting velocity (hitting 97.4mph), but needs to locate better to garner strikeouts.
• Kudos to relievers Sam McWilliams, Tyler Jay, Vinny Nittoli, Ryan Middendorf and even Stallings, who combined on 4 1/3 innings with no earned runs and 9 strikeouts, although Jay threw just one pitch and Stallings’ wild pitch contributed to the ghost runner coming home. Nittoli used the challenge system to avoid a 2-on, nobody out situation in the 8th inning, switching a walk into a deserved strikeout.
• We know they can both hit, but Herron and INF Andruw Monasterio had a disappointing opening series, combining to go 2-for-22, including 0-for-7 today.

Next week’s outlook: As usual, Monday is a Minor League off day. The Sounds (1-2) travel to face Braves’ affiliate Gwinnett (0-3) for a 6-game set commencing on Tuesday. Although no starter has been named, 30-year old LHP Bruce Zimmermann is the most likely option. AA Biloxi, High-A Wisconsin and Low-A Carolina will each start their seasons this Friday.

We sincerely hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report and look forward to your active engagement throughout the 2025 campaign.

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[Jim Goulart]

 

[jay87shot]

If the big league club needs some innings in the next couple days do we go to CarRod because of his good start or Henderson because of the better spring? 

[Ro Mueller]

35 minutes ago, jay87shot said:

If the big league club needs some innings in the next couple days do we go to CarRod because of his good start or Henderson because of the better spring? 

Probably CF-Rod with his 7-to-1 K/BB ratio, but Logan elicited a lot more whiffs.

It’s so weird that Shane Smith is a scheduled starter for tomorrow, while we don’t know who’s getting the ball for the Brewers.

[biedergb]

41 minutes ago, jay87shot said:

If the big league club needs some innings in the next couple days do we go to CarRod because of his good start or Henderson because of the better spring? 

Good question, both are on the 40 man.  Rodriguez has MLB experience, more AAA experience, and is the less touted prospect and I would have less concerns about calling him up for a spot start. I would imaging keep Logan in AAA to work on the 3rd/4th pitch against those batters rather than call him up - he would be too tempted to purely rely on his FB/change combo only.

[Joseph Zarr]

RHP Jesus Rivero released? Well hello Monday. The onslaught of this early season continues.

[biedergb]

1 minute ago, Ro Mueller said:

It’s so weird that Shane Smith is a scheduled starter for tomorrow, while we don’t know who’s getting the ball for the Brewers.

I would have loved to see Shane Smith as our current 5th starter, but alas.....

[jay87shot]

Civale on DL looks like we will find out. After watching Thomas the essential trade of Shane Smith for Connor Thomas looks awful especially if reports of Smith hitting upper 90 to 100 in spring are true.

[biedergb]

1 hour ago, jay87shot said:

the essential trade of Shane Smith for Connor Thomas looks awful

Couldn't agree more.

Not protecting Shane Smith was a mistake.  We had potential DFA candidates at the time and did not have to select a Connor Thomas (he looks similar to some minor league free agents). Unless there is something that will be unlocked with connor thomas this is looking like a very bad trade off.

And our pitching staff is looking like one that has lost talent. This is finally catching up to this team.