Trump had his military parade. Now he's launching America's yearlong 250th birthday party.New Foto - Trump had his military parade. Now he's launching America's yearlong 250th birthday party.

WASHINGTON – TheFourth of Julyisn't until Friday, but forPresident Donald Trump, the party begins one day earlier on July 3. And then the celebration will continuefor the next 365 days. To mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the White House isplanning a full year of eventsacross the country that will culminate in one year on July 4, 2026, exactly 250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Trump is set to kick off the yearlong countdown to America's 250th birthday with a speech Thursday night at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines that will include "patriotic entertainment" and fireworks. Trump ‒ who haslong embraced patriotic themes and imageryto complement his "America first" agenda ‒already had a controversial taxpayer-funded military paradeon the streets of Washington, D.C., last month. (The parade marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and also fell on the president's 79th birthday.) Now he has an opportunity to drape himself in the red, white and blue for the next 12 months. "We are planning parties. We are planning a national celebration to really unite the country," Monica Crowley, the White House's ambassador for major U.S.-hosted events, including the 250th anniversary celebration,said this week in an interview on Fox News, where she was previously a contributor. "Bring the country together out of shared patriotism, shared values and a renewed sense of civic pride." More:Army 250th anniversary parade: Trump presides over tanks, troops on DC streets; recap By losing the 2020 election but winning in 2024, Trump has noted that he now gets to be president for America's 250th birthday and when the United States hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world's most popular sporting event both in the same year. In the summer of 2028, while he's still in his second term, Los Angeles plays host to the Summer Olympics. "Can you imagine? I missed that four years and now look what I have. I have everything,"Trump said May 26 at National Arlington Cemeteryon Memorial Day. "Amazing the way things work out. God did that. I believe that, too," he added with a laugh. The festivities,dubbed America250, are organized under a nonprofit with the same name created in 2019 after Congress took action three years earlier to create the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission to begin organizing the country's 250th anniversary celebration. The initiative is supposed to be a nonpartisan affair,but The Atlantic reportedthe group has effectively been operating "as an arm of Trump's White House operation." More:Trump has big plans for Fourth of July 2026. What we know about America's 250th. America250's newly named executive director isAriel Abergel, a former producer ofFox News' Fox and Friends who interned at the White House during Trump's first term. He's brought with him other former Fox News employees, according to The Atlantic, and enlisted the help of Trump campaign aides, including senior adviser Chris LaCivita. Corporate sponsors of America250include several led by executiveswho have sought to curry favor with Trump, including Ultimate Fighting Championship, Amazon, Coinbase and Oracle. Trump,in a post on Truth Social, said the America250 kickoff in Iowa "will be a very special event, honoring our Great Country, and our Brave Heroes who fought to keep us FREE." It could also give Trump his first chance to publiclytout passage of his so-called "big, beautiful bill"‒ but only if he's able to push House Republicans to sign off on the massive tax and spending bill before his self-imposed holiday deadline. Trump has a history of turning traditionally nonpartisan events into supercharged political spectacles. Ina June 10 speech to troops at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Trump slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as "incompetent" ‒ prompting some soldiers to boo their names ‒ and referred to Los Angeles as a "trash heap." He also singled out media covering the event as "fake news," making the speech sound more like a Trump campaign rally than an address to uniformed troops. More:President Donald Trump reinstates order to build 'National Park of American Heroes' Trump signed a Jan. 29 executive orderdirecting his administration to organize "a grand celebration worthy of the momentous occasion" of America's 250th birthday. That included creating a task force on celebrating the 250th anniversary, composed of Trump Cabinet secretaries and chaired by Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Each federal department and agency has assigned a point person to coordinate with the White House on America250 planning, a White House official told USA TODAY. The full slate of America250 activities and projects have not been announced, but some are in the works. More:Trump installs pair of 88-foot-tall new flag poles at the White House The most widely publicized plans are for a "National Garden of American Heroes" that will honor 250 American heroes across a wide range of fields. Trump reinstated plans for the garden, which he had pushed in his first term,as part of his America250 executive order. A location for the garden hasn't been decided. An updated timeline calls for it to be completed "as expeditiously as possible." Transportation Secretary Sean Duffyannounced a "Great American Road Trip"to mark America's 250th birthday that will highlight popular travel routes, historic landmarks and scenic destinations in all 50 states. The White House has started unveiling videos showing a narrated cartoon version of signers of the Declaration of Independence,such as President Thomas JeffersonandThomas Heyward Jr. of South Carolina. In the final year of his first White House term, Trump created a "1776 Commission" to promote what he called "patriotic education." There'salso a nationwide student writing and artwork contestin which children are asked to answer, "What does America mean to you?"A storytelling project looksto preserve firsthand accounts of Americans, both famous and lesser-known. Andan America Gives initiativeaims to increase volunteerism. An effort is underway for all 50 states to collect items for a "time capsule" that will be buried in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026. A traveling tech expo is set to display American innovations across the country. And celebrations will also mark the 250th anniversary of the Navy and Air Force ‒ though neither is expected to include a parade like the U.S. Army received for its 250th anniversary. And you can bet Trump will headline several more America250 events after Iowa. "It really is a gift to have him in office," Crowley said. "Can you imagine the other team being in office for America250?" Reach Joey Garrison on X @joeygarrison. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Trump had his military parade. Now he's got America's 250th birthday.

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July 03, 2025

Trump had his military parade. Now he's launching America's yearlong 250th birthday party.

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Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaosNew Foto - Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaos

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Denmark launched its presidency of the European Union on Thursday with a call for Europe to unite to take on war inUkraineand chaos caused by U.S.President Donald Trump's globaltariff hikewhich are likely to mark the Nordic country's six-month term at the helm of the world's biggest trading bloc. "We have war on European soil. We face trade wars, and new tariffs, and we have our closest ally, in the United States, turning increasingly inward," said Danish European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre. "Europe can no longer be in the shadow of the United States. We need now to stand on our own two feet." Prime Minister Mette Fredericksen and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen were in the western city of Aarhus for a day of celebratory events as Denmark started its eighth EU presidency since joining in 1973. Presidencies rotate between the 27 EU member countries every six months. The nation in charge sets policy priorities and organizes the bloc's working agenda. It's supposed to act as an "honest broker," setting aside national interests to foster consensus. Denmark is entering its term with the motto "A Strong Europe in a Changing World." Its aim is to help ensure the EU can take responsibility for its own security, boost economic competitiveness and tackle climate change. The ceremony was held as large parts of Europeswelteredin high temperatures. Russia's war on Ukraine, now in its fourth year, is seen as an existential challenge in Europe and will weigh heavily on most policy debate. Economic turmoil also lies ahead. Trump's 90-day tariff pause ends on July 9 with no EU-U.S. trade deal in place as yet. Getting defense on track and gunning for 5% NATO has warned that Russia could be ready to attack another European country in 3-5 years. To prepare, the military alliance — most of whose members are EU countries — has agreed that national military and defense-related investment should rise to5% of GDP. Denmark's priority will be to set Europe on track to properly defend itself by 2030. That will require laying the groundwork for countries to buy the military equipment needed to execute NATO's defense plans with Trump'ssecurity prioritieslying outside Europe. That will mean wrapping up negotiations on proposals that will help countries purchase and make military equipment together. Enlargement and another defense front Helping Ukraine, but also Moldova, to join the EU soon is another security priority. Moldova has been shaken byRussian meddlingin the form of energy coercion, election interference and disinformation campaigns. Denmark says it aims to keep the two moving toward membership together, but Hungary is blocking Ukraine's path. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán insists that Ukraine should remain abuffer zonebetween Russia and NATO countries. With fresh elections in Moldova in September, pressure is mounting for the EU to "decouple" their accession tracks. Bjerre said "all political and practical means" will be used first to persuade Hungary — a small EU country and the only one standing in Ukraine's way — to lift its veto. She said it's important to send clear signals to Balkans countries. Most have waited many years to join. Honing a competitive edge As Trump wages tariff war, trade has changed drastically. The EU has sought new trade agreements with other countries, such asIndia, while other trade pacts are being revamped. Denmark says it's important to accelerate that process. The government in Copenhagen says it's also seeking to cut more bureaucratic red tape in order to speed up innovation. A major challenge looms in the form of the EU's next long-term budget. Von der Leyen plans to unveil the commission's blueprint for the seven-year spending package, which should enter force in 2028, on July 16. With defense spending increases weighing heavily on national purses, member countries are unlikely to want to stump up more funds for European priorities. Denmark's aim is to get the debate — which could run for two years — off on the right track. Managing climate change Despite some backsliding, the EU still holds to its goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, by cutting greenhouse gases and compensating for any remaining emissions. Denmark will lead work on setting a 2040 target to guide climate action and investment to keep the bloc on track. Part of that will be the transition away from fossil fuels to green energy forms. Russia's war on Ukraine has highlighted the dangers ofenergy dependenceon any one supplier. Sanctions and political pressure have not stopped some EU countries of getting their oil and gas from Russia, although the level of dependency has dropped markedly since 2022. Denmark says the continued phase out remains a priority. Copenhagen also says it should be easier for farmers to respect EU rules. It wants the bloc's agricultural policy to be simple and business friendly. One goal is to finalize negotiations on a rule simplification package. Migration policy, outsourcing continues In 2021, Frederiksen spoke of a vision of"zero asylum-seekers,"and her government will continue down the EU track of seeking "innovative solutions" to better manage migrants. Unable to agree how best to cope, EU countries have mostly focused on deporting people. They've tried to establish "return hubs" in countriesoutside the blocwhere rejectedasylum-seekerscould be sent. That approach will continue. Denmark says it's important to persuade people not to set out for Europe in the first place. Work will also continue on preparing the vast asylum and migrationpolicy pactto come into force next year. The pact was seen as the answer to Europe's migration woes, but countries still differ on how best to tackle the challenge. Under international law, people have a right to asylum if they fear for their lives, safety or persecution.

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Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaos

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'That is football': Mauricio Pochettino lauds Guatemala fans, challenges U.S. soccer culture after Gold Cup winNew Foto - 'That is football': Mauricio Pochettino lauds Guatemala fans, challenges U.S. soccer culture after Gold Cup win

ST. LOUIS — The question was about chance creation. But Mauricio Pochettino wanted to talk about soccer culture. He was speaking after hisU.S. men's national team beat Guatemala 2-1 here in a Gold Cup semifinal. But of all the things he witnessed Wednesday, what apparently impressed Pochettino the most was "the fans of Guatemala … Unbelievable," he said. And then he spoke for two minutes and 40 seconds straight, from the heart, about what he hoped U.S. soccer would learn from the experience. From thepassion that filled Energizer Park immediately when gates opened at 4:30 p.m.From the chants that rang and the flags that rippled and "the energy that translates" to the field, as Pochettino said. It inspired Guatemalan players, who on paper were overmatched, but on Wednesday put a mighty scare into the USMNT. After they came up just short, "I saw a player of Guatemala crying," Pochettino said. He congratulated that player, then used him as an example 20 minutes later. "That," he said, "is the way that we need to feel." "And our fans need to feel the same," he continued. "It's not to come here to enjoy all the spectacle, and if you lose, nothing happens. … Things happen." Pochettino is from Argentina. "In Argentina, it's not the same if we lose. The consequences are massive," he explained. They're significant as well in Spain, France and England, where he spent 30 years as a player and coach beforetaking charge of the USMNT last fall. "Win or lose, it's not the same. It's not the same. It's a lot of consequence," he reiterated at his postmatch press conference. His stateside move, in this sense, has clearly been a culture shock. He has inherited players who, he seemingly feels, do not have the same level of life-or-death desire that gets ingrained in kids throughout South and Central America. In many countries, "you play [to] survive. You play for food. You play for pride," Pochettino said. "You play for many things. It's not to go and enjoy, and go home, and laugh, and that's it. "The moment that we — now, this roster — start to live in this way, I think we have big room to improve." He hasn't explicitly said that his players go home and laugh after wins. But many grew up in a country, the U.S., where soccer is not played to survive, to escape poverty, to change a family's life; it typically begins as a recreational pursuit,often in middle-class suburbs. It becomes something more as talented kids join academies, and then turn pro, of course; there is a level of "desperation," though — a word Pochettino has used — that is socially ingrained elsewhere but not here. And it's reinforced, if not mandated, by fans. Fans who demand everything by giving everything. Fans who buzz around a stadium at 10 a.m., then fill it at 6 p.m., and stand for 90 minutes, and chant: "Sí se puede!"Yes we can! "I think the fans gave to you, to Guatemala, an unbelievable energy," Pochettino said. Veteran defender Tim Ream agreed: "It spurred them on to push and fight." "That is football," Pochettino said, and then he repeated the line twice more. "That is football. That is football." That "connection between the fans and the team," he said, "that is the connection that we [would] like to see in the World Cup. That connection that makes you fly." In his time atop the USMNT, instead, he has seen several half-empty stadiums. And even when full, the environments are relatively laid-back, inorganic or tame. The apathy surrounding the team has likely opened his eyes, and sometimes seems difficult for him to fathom. What he hadn't yet experienced, though, until Wednesday, was a true road game at home. "It was like [playing] in Guatemala," Pochettino said. "It was an atmosphere that we didn't expect," he added. And it clearly had an impact on the game. "You can't understate what a partisan crowd can do to young minds, guys who haven't experienced it," Ream said. "Sometimes, the pressure comes, the fans feel like they're on top of you, the noise is deafening, and you kinda lose it a little bit." As a few players pointed out, Pochettino should have expected it. It's a reality in the United States, where there are millions of people with ties to soccer-mad countries in Latin America. "We're a country full of immigrants. It was kind of expected for tonight," defender Chris Richards said. "It's beautiful to see how much respect they have, but also how much support they have." When told that Pochettino was surprised, Richards said: "I think Mauricio kinda being a little bit newer to the U.S., I think he wasn't quite ready for it." Ream indicated that some younger players were taken aback, too. He and others called it an ideal "learning experience" for Sunday's final against Mexico in Houston. "This game tonight would be like a little brother to the U.S.-Mexico game," Richards said. They'll go into Sunday better equipped, mentally. Pochettino, though, wasn't thinking about how his team would handle that atmosphere. He was dreaming of replicating Guatemala's passion, and its impact on players, in the team that he coaches. "If you see the big teams or countries [play games], it's not playing," Pochettino said. "Today, do you think that was a sport, two teams playing, and doing a spectacle? No. You play for something more. You play for emotion. You play [to], be happy, be sad." That is what he wants here. It's a dynamic, of course, that takes decades to develop, and might never develop in a nation of unmatched wealth and unparalleled opportunity in other sports and fields. But how can it start? "I think winning helps. But I also think guys like [midfielder] Diego Luna help. I also think guys like [midfielder] Malik Tillman help," Ream said. And "fighting and togetherness" help. "Doing that fosters that connection with the fans — with the diehards, with the casuals, with everybody. And as long as we continue to do that, that culture grows. The feelings grow. And the connections grow."

byMario Satorik
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July 03, 2025

'That is football': Mauricio Pochettino lauds Guatemala fans, challenges U.S. soccer culture after Gold Cup win

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Brisbane Olympics 2032 main stadium gets major funding boost from federal, state governmentsNew Foto - Brisbane Olympics 2032 main stadium gets major funding boost from federal, state governments

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Queensland state officials said Thursday they had secured a deal with the federal government for the2032 Olympicsin Brisbane which commits 50-50 funding for minor venues and 1.2 billion Australian dollars ($788 million) toward a new main stadium at Brisbane's Victoria Park. The federal government is set to invest more than 3.4 billion Australian dollars ($2.23 billion) in the Games — the single largest contribution towards sporting infrastructure in Australia's history, federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said. "It is about ensuring that when we hand the keys back after the closing ceremony, Queensland has the infrastructure it needs to build on this incredible legacy for decades to come," King said. The centerpiece of Brisbane 2032 is a proposed 63,000-seat stadium at the inner-city Victoria Park. Investigative works at the site have begun with geotechnical studies and soil sampling ongoing. Brisbane 2032chief executive Andrew Liveris welcomed the agreement and said he hopes construction will begin at major venues by the end of 2026. "Today marks a significant shift in forward momentum following the Queensland government's announcement in March of its 2032 Delivery Plan," Liveris said. The International Olympic Committee has backed the Queensland government's 2032 venue plan afterseveral false starts,saying the Brisbane Games are "on the right path." In May, Kirsty Coventry was in Brisbane for a three-day inspection visit before she took over asIOC president. AP Olympics athttps://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games

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July 03, 2025

Brisbane Olympics 2032 main stadium gets major funding boost from federal, state governments

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U.S. House Republicans advance Trump tax-cut bill opening way for debateNew Foto - U.S. House Republicans advance Trump tax-cut bill opening way for debate

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, a procedural step setting the stage for possible passage of the legislation in a vote expected later in the day. The House voted 219-213 to move forward. (Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Scott Malone and Michael Perry)

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U.S. House Republicans advance Trump tax-cut bill opening way for debate

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House GOP clears key hurdle on Trump's big bill, pushing it closer to voteNew Foto - House GOP clears key hurdle on Trump's big bill, pushing it closer to vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Up all night, House Republicans voted pre-dawn Thursday to advance PresidentDonald Trump'stax and spending cuts package, recouping after GOP leaders worked almost around the clock trying to persuade skeptical holdouts as they race to send the bill to his desk by the Fourth of July deadline. A roll call that started late Wednesday finally closed almost six hours later, a highly unusual stall on a procedural step. Trump, who had hosted lawmakers at the White House earlier, lashed out at the delay. Once the gavel struck, 219-213, the bill advanced to a last round of debates toward a final vote, which is expected later Thursday morning. "Our way is to plow through and get it done,"House Speaker Mike Johnsonsaid, emerging in the middle of the night from a series of closed-door meetings. "We will meet our July 4th deadline." The idea of quickly convening to for a vote on the more than800-page billafter itpassed the day before in the Senatewas a risky gambit, one designed to meet Trump's demand for a holiday finish. Republicans have struggled mightily withthe billnearly every step of the way, often succeeding by the narrowest of margins — just one vote. Their slim 220-212 majority leaves little room for defections. Several Republicans are balking at being asked to rubber-stamp the Senate version less than 24 hours after passage. A number of moderate Republicans from competitive districts have objected to the Senate bill's cuts to Medicaid, while conservatives have lambasted the legislation as straying from their fiscal goals. "What are the Republicans waiting for??? What are you trying to prove???" Trump railed in a post-midnight vote. He also warned starkly of political fallout from the delay "COSTING YOU VOTES!!!" It fell to Johnson and his team to convince them that the time for negotiations is over. They needed assistance from Trump to close the deal, and lawmakers headed to the White House for a two-hour session Wednesday to talk to the president about their concerns. Trump also worked the phones. "The president's message was, 'We're on a roll,'" said Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C. "He wants to see this." Republicans are relying on their majority hold of Congress to push the package over a wall of unified Democratic opposition. No Democrats voted for bill in the Senate and none were expected to do so in the House. "Hell no!" said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, flanked by fellow Democrats outside the Capitol. In an early warning sign of Republican resistance, during a first procedural vote that also stalled out as GOP leadership waited for lawmakers who were delayed coming back to Washington and conducted closed-door negotiations with holdouts. By nightfall, as pizzas and other dinners were arriving at the Capitol, the next steps were uncertain. Trump pushes Republicans to do 'the right thing' The bill would extend and make permanent various individual and business tax breaks from Trump's first term, plus temporarily add new ones he promised during the 2024 campaign. This includes allowing workers to deduct tips and overtime pay, and a $6,000 deduction for most older adults earning less than $75,000 a year. In all, the legislation contains about $4.5 trillion in tax cuts over 10 years. The bill also provides about $350 billion for defense andTrump's immigration crackdown. Republicans partially pay for it all through less spending on Medicaid and food assistance. The Congressional Budget Office projects the bill will add about$3.3 trillionto the federal debt over the coming decade. The House passed its version of the bill in May by a single vote, despite worries about spending cuts and the overall price tag. Now it's being asked to give final passage to a version that, in many respects, exacerbates those concerns. The Senate bill's projected impact on the nation's debt, for example, is significantly higher. "Lets go Republicans and everyone else," Trump said in a late evening post. The high price of opposing Trump's bill Johnson is intent on meeting Trump's timeline and betting that hesitant Republicans won't cross the president because of the heavy political price they would have to pay. They need only look to Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., who announced his intention to vote against the legislation over the weekend. Soon, the president was calling for a primary challenger to the senator and criticizing him on social media. Tillis quickly announced he wouldnot seeka third term. One House Republican who has staked out opposition to the bill, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, isbeing targetedby Trump's well-funded political operation. Democrats target vulnerable Republicans to join them in opposition Flanked by nearly every member of his caucus, Democratic Leader Jeffries of New York delivered a pointed message: With all Democrats voting "no," they only need to flip four Republicans to prevent the bill from passing. Jeffries invoked the "courage" of the late Sen. John McCain giving a thumbs-down to the GOP effort to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act, and singled out Republicans from districts expected to be highly competitive in 2026, including two from Pennsylvania. "Why would Rob Bresnahan vote for this bill? Why would Scott Perry vote for this bill?" Jeffries asked. Democrats have described the bill in dire terms, warning that Medicaid cuts would result in lives lost and food stamp cuts would be "literally ripping the food out of the mouths of children, veterans and seniors," Jeffries said Monday. Republicans say they are trying to right-size the safety net programs for the population they were initially designed to serve, mainly pregnant women, the disabled and children, and root out what they describe aswaste, fraud and abuse. The package includes new 80-hour-a-month work requirements for many adults receiving Medicaid and applies existing work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to more beneficiaries. States will also pick up more of the cost for food benefits. The driving force behind the bill, however, is the tax cuts. Many expire at the end of this year if Congress doesn't act. The Tax Policy Center, which provides nonpartisan analysis of tax and budget policy, projected the bill would result next year in a $150 tax break for the lowest quintile of Americans, a $1,750 tax cut for the middle quintile and a $10,950 tax cut for the top quintile. That's compared with what they would face if the 2017 tax cuts expired. ___ Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick and Matt Brown contributed.

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July 03, 2025

House GOP clears key hurdle on Trump's big bill, pushing it closer to vote

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Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski gets tagged for 1st time in loss to MetsNew Foto - Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski gets tagged for 1st time in loss to Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski made everything look so easy in his first three major league starts. Now he knows it's not. The hard-throwing rookie finally got knocked around Wednesday, serving up back-to-back homers as theMilwaukee Brewers lost 7-3 to the New York Metsin the second game of a day-night doubleheader at Citi Field. Barely touched by opposing batters since getting called up from the minors last month, Misiorowski (3-1) gave up five runs, five hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings in his fourth career outing. Brandon Nimmo connected for a grand slam in the second anda slumping Francisco Lindorfollowed with another longball off Misiorowski to give the Mets a 5-0 lead. "He wasn't in sync tonight, for sure. You could see it early. He'd have it for one pitch and then you could just see the ball wasn't coming out of his fingers the same. You could see the frustration building," Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. "That's too good of a team and too good of a lineup. (These are) the days you realize how good these guys are, all major league players. It's so tough to perform at the highest level and be consistent. But when you're off a little bit, it can be the difference, and Miz just wasn't in sync." A touted prospect, the 6-foot-7 Misiorowski had more than lived up to the hype since his arrival. He began his career with 11 hitless innings and then a scoreless start in a win over Pirates ace Paul Skenes before a crowd of 42,774 in Milwaukee last week. The 23-year-old right-hander carried a perfect game into the seventh June 20 at Minnesota and racked up 19 strikeouts in his first 16 big league innings. "He has amazing stuff," Nimmo said. Misiorowski threw 62 pitches at least 100 mph in his first three games, and opposing batters were 3 for 49 (.061) against him — making him the first pitcher in the modern era (since 1900) to have as many wins as hits allowed through three career starts. "He's really good. Crazy future ahead of him," Lindor said. "It's going to be fun to watch him and fun to play against him." But on this night, Misiorowski walked consecutive batters with two outs in the second and was unable to corral a high comebacker off the bat of No. 9 hitter Hayden Senger. The ball glanced off Misiorowski's glove and spun away from second baseman Brice Turang for an infield single that loaded the bases. "There was a fastball at the bottom of the zone for a walk that I thought was there. But I thought, good spot, and maybe get it up a little bit more," Misiorowski said. "Just frustrated at myself for not making a play." Nimmo pulled the next pitch, a 96 mph slider, to right field for his third career slam and second this season. Lindor then drove a 1-2 fastball to right-center for his 17th home run. "I threw good pitches and they hit 'em. Plain and simple as that," Misiorowski said. "I mean, you're facing the best of the best. They're getting paid what they're getting paid for a reason." Misiorowski said his problem was mechanical. "My fingers were just a little too far on the right side of the ball, and it kind of spun a little different than I'm used to," he said. "I think I came back pretty well after that. ... I fixed it that next inning." Murphy said Misiorowski didn't feel good while warming up in the bullpen, and that carried over to the game. "His whole body was not in sync," the manager explained. "All the arms and legs, it's hard to sync it all up." Misiorowski came out firing 100 mph fastballs, touching 102 mph against Lindor in the first inning — but it didn't last. "He learned his lesson. He's ticked about it. Even some of the sequencing he's ticked about," Murphy said. "He can see it that there's just a really fine line between being dominant and being just OK." Misiorowski, however, won't dwell on this disappointment. "It's done. Use the old Tiger Woods approach and move on to the next hit. Move on to the next pitch. It is what it is. I got a loss but, oh well," he said. "It's frustrating. But at the same time like, young career, it's good figuring it out now. Not when we're in the playoffs and it matters most." ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

byMario Satorik
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July 02, 2025

Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski gets tagged for 1st time in loss to Mets

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