- Once a wide‑eyed rookie last year, Jacob Misiorowski has exploded into a Cy Young frontrunner — leading qualified starters in ERA, strikeouts, WHIP and opponents’ batting average.
- He’s back at Dodger Stadium to face Ohtani, Freeman and the champs — still awed by the moment but brimming with confidence after a big postseason showing.
- Offseason changes — nearly 30 pounds of strength, fewer walks and new pitches (cutter and slider) — have turned him from a pure flamethrower into a more complete, scary matchup.
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