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Milwaukee Brewers vs Kansas City Royals โ Recap
April 5, 2026 ยท Kauffman Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a road victory over the Kansas City Royals, largely by establishing an early lead and holding off a determined comeback effort. Despite Kansas City cutting into the deficit, Milwaukee maintained its advantage throughout the contest.
The Brewers jumped out quickly in the opening frame, plating three runs to take immediate control. Maikel Garcia responded for the Royals in the second inning with a solo home run, narrowing the gap. Milwaukee then added single runs in the third and fifth innings, extending their lead, before Kansas City chipped away with a run in the sixth.
The Brewers' three-run first inning proved to be the pivotal moment, giving them a cushion they never relinquished. While Garcia's two hits, including his home run and three RBI, provided a significant spark for the Royals offense, Milwaukee starter Kyle Harrison navigated 5.1 innings, striking out six while surrendering just two earned runs, effectively stifling Kansas City's attempts to fully rally and retake the lead.
Ultimately, Milwaukee's early offensive output coupled with Harrison's steady performance on the mound allowed them to weather Kansas City's persistent efforts to draw even. The Brewers now stand at 78-48 on the season, while the Royals fell to 51-75.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 1st inning, when the Milwaukee Brewers scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Harrison W |
|
5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2.61 |
| Kris Bubic L |
|
5.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 4.09 |
| Angel Zerpa |
|
1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Lucas Erceg |
|
1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4.91 |
| Matt Strahm |
|
1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4.91 |
| Nick Mears |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Steven Cruz |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.36 |
| Trevor Megill S |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 |
| Grant Anderson |
|
0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3.18 |
| Abner Uribe |
|
0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.45 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia |
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| William Contreras |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Christian Yelich |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Gary Sanchez |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Blake Perkins |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brandon Lockridge |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake Bauers |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaac Collins |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Loftin |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Salvador Perez |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Marte |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Luis Matos |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Luis Rengifo |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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