Brewers' Misiorowski shines in 8-2 win over Rays

Olympic speed skater Jordan Stolz throws out first pitch at Brewers opener

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:38pm

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In the Milwaukee Brewers' 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivered an impressive performance, leading to key takeaways from the game. Meanwhile, Olympic gold medalist speed skater Jordan Stolz of Kewaskum, Wisconsin had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Brewers' Opening Day game.

Why it matters

Misiorowski's strong outing is an encouraging sign for the Brewers as they look to build on their success from the previous season. Stolz's first pitch appearance also generated excitement among Brewers fans and highlighted the team's connection to the local community.

The details

Misiorowski, a rising star in the Brewers' pitching rotation, struck out 7 batters and allowed only 2 runs over 6 innings of work. His performance helped the Brewers secure a convincing victory over the Rays. Prior to the game, Olympic gold medalist speed skater Jordan Stolz of Kewaskum, Wisconsin was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, drawing cheers from the enthusiastic Opening Day crowd.

  • The Brewers defeated the Rays 8-2 on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • Jordan Stolz threw out the first pitch at the Brewers' Opening Day game on March 26, 2026.

The players

Jacob Misiorowski

A rising star pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation.

Jordan Stolz

An Olympic gold medalist speed skater from Kewaskum, Wisconsin who threw out the first pitch at the Brewers' Opening Day game.

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What they’re saying

“The response at first, it definitely affected him,”

— Jordan Stolz, Olympic gold medalist speed skater

The takeaway

Misiorowski's strong performance and Stolz's ceremonial first pitch highlight the Brewers' continued success and their commitment to engaging with the local community in Wisconsin.