Jacob Misiorowski tossed five scoreless innings, Joey Ortiz collected three hits and two RBIs, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the host Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Tuesday for the start of what proved to be a celebratory night.

Jacob Misiorowski lasted only four innings as his command was affected by the hot, humid conditions and a slippery spot on the mound at Wrigley Field.

CHICAGO (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had a rare off night on Wednesday. Misiorowski surrendered five runs and five hits in four innings against the Chicago Cubs. The 6-foot-7 right-hander struck out five and walked four in his 26th start this season and 40th of his career.

Jake Peavy says the Milwaukee Brewers must skip Jacob Misiorowski's starts now to keep their NL Cy Young favorite fresh for a World Series run.

Since ERA became official in both leagues in 1913, no MLB pitcher has finished a season with a sub-2.50 ERA & 200+ strikeouts after entering that season with fewer than 75.0 career innings to his name. Both Jacob Misiorowski & Cam Schlittler are on pace to do that this year. pic.twitter.com/t85C6jJFlQ

Jacob Misiorowski has carved through plenty of lineups en route to a National League Cy Young-worthy season. He entered Tuesday night at PNC Park with a 14-5 record and an NL-best 1.95 ERA. Pittsburgh has proven to be one of the league’s top offenses.

Milwaukee finished off a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park hours before the Chicago Cubs lost to Atlanta and the division was over. How the Brewers clinched From NFL plays to college sports scores,