When he walked off the mound, looking bothered but also somewhat bemused about a cramp that cut short his second World Series start, Jacob Misiorowski was treated to a standing ovation in two different stadiums.
In Tampa, where he left after five-and-two-thirds scoreless innings, Brewers fans had invaded the opposing ballpark so thoroughly and loudly that the team might as well have been wearing white and batting second. Back in Milwaukee, watch parties at the team’s home ballpark sold out in minutes, with the $15 tickets re-selling for close to $300.
