Brewers Hand World Series Game 1 to Jacob Misiorowski Because Obviously

Bob Nightengale just dropped the least surprising breaking news of the baseball season. Jacob Misiorowski is officially starting Game 1 of the World Series for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Acting shocked that the guy about to moonwalk to the National League Cy Young award is taking the ball in the Fall Classic is like acting surprised when water makes you wet. The Brewers are four wins away from a ring, and they are handing the ball to a 24-year-old who throws pure electricity.

"Bob Nightengale noted that Misiorowski will 'easily win the NL Cy Young award next month.'"

Misiorowski has been an absolute cheat code this year. He posted a hilarious 1.80 ERA with 252 strikeouts over 174.2 innings, giving him a WHIP of 0.802. Those are video game numbers on rookie difficulty, and he has been doing it against the best hitters on the planet.

The Brewers just dispatched the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to get here, with Misiorowski helping set the tone early in that series. He gave up just one earned run in his Game 1 start against Los Angeles, proving the playoff lights are not too bright for him.

Futures bettors who grabbed his Cy Young tickets months ago are already spending the money in their heads. Nightengale noted the ace will easily take home the hardware next month, which feels like the safest bet in sports right now.

Milwaukee might even get some terrifying reinforcements to back him up. Brandon Woodruff has been throwing off a mound and is hoping to return from his shoulder injury to pitch out of the bullpen. Adding a veteran arm behind their young ace is a nightmare scenario for whoever comes out of the American League.

Game 1 is set, and the Brewers have their ultimate weapon locked and loaded. If Misiorowski pitches the way he has all season, Milwaukee might be throwing a parade before the calendar even flips to November.