Angels Surprise Brewers with Win, Misiorowski Criticizes Mound
The Los Angeles Angels surprised the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, ending their series in Anaheim with an unexpected victory. Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the mound at Angel Stadium, describing it as “one of the worst” he has pitched on. The game took place on August 2, 2026, and Misiorowski struggled with the mound’s hard, dry surface.
In his words, “It was awful. It was probably one of the worst mounds I’ve had. It was dry; it was rock hard. I had the guys out there fix it three times, two times. And we got it back to being decent, but yeah, it was awful; it’s bad,” he stated. Despite his complaints, Misiorowski clarified that he did not blame his performance on the mound’s condition.
Despite the setback, Misiorowski had a strong performance, giving up only two runs on two hits in seven innings. He managed to strike out ten, with only one walk. The key mistake was a two-run homer by Wade Meckler in the second inning, which decided the game.
The mound controversy revived discussions about Angel Stadium’s aging infrastructure. Issues like a seating section closure due to pests and past complaints from players like Yusei Kikuchi about facilities have fueled this debate. Kikuchi had mentioned broken air conditioning in the weight room as an example of the stadium’s lacking amenities.
Walbert Ureña of the Angels, who played a crucial role in the shutout, did not join Misiorowski in criticizing the mound, leading some to think the comments were merely an excuse for a rare off day. On paper, the Brewers, leaders of the NL Central, seemed likely contenders against the Angels.
Milwaukee won the first two games of the series before the Angels’ victory on Sunday. On Saturday, the Angels removed pitcher José Soriano at the last moment, hinting at a possible trade before the upcoming deadline. Their aggressive selling stance has become evident this season.
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Alejandro Avila is a seasoned writer at OutKick, based in Southern California.