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Milwaukee Brewers vs Kansas City Royals โ Recap
April 4, 2026 ยท Kauffman Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals, largely propelled by Garrett Mitchell's offensive explosion and a dominant pitching performance from Chad Patrick. Mitchell drove in every one of Milwaukee's runs, while Patrick stifled the Royals' lineup through five strong innings.
Milwaukee established an early lead in the third inning, pushing across three runs to take control of the contest. That crucial frame provided the foundation for their eventual win, as the Brewers offense consistently built an advantage throughout the game.
Mitchell proved to be the undisputed offensive catalyst, accounting for all five of the team's runs. His two hits included a pivotal home run, ensuring the Brewers maintained a comfortable cushion. On the mound, Patrick silenced Kansas City's bats, not allowing a single earned run over his five innings of work and collecting three strikeouts, effectively setting a commanding tone for Milwaukee's pitching staff.
Ultimately, the combination of Mitchell's potent bat and Patrick's stellar command on the mound proved to be an insurmountable challenge for the Royals. Milwaukee's decisive effort, spearheaded by these two standout performances, secured a key road win. The Brewers improved their record to 78-48, while the Royals fell to 51-75.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 3rd inning, when the Milwaukee Brewers scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Patrick W |
|
5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.96 |
| Luinder Avila L |
|
3.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15.00 |
| Alex Lange |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5.40 |
| Daniel Lynch IV |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Aaron Ashby |
|
1.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.68 |
| Abner Uribe |
|
1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| John Schreiber |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Steven Cruz |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.13 |
| Trevor Megill S |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jac Caglianone |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Yelich |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Luis Rengifo |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Thomas |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaac Collins |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Isbel |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Marte |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Lockridge |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Hamilton |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Sal Frelick |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| William Contreras |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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