Brewers-Royals Game Postponed Due to Rain

Teams to play doubleheader on Saturday

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:44am

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The scheduled series opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals on Friday was postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will now play a doubleheader on Saturday to make up the game.

Why it matters

Rainouts are common occurrences in baseball, but they can disrupt team schedules and force doubleheaders, which can be physically taxing on players. This postponement will require the Brewers and Royals to adjust their pitching rotations and lineups for the Saturday doubleheader.

The details

The Brewers-Royals game was called off on Friday due to heavy rain in the Kansas City area. The two teams will now play a doubleheader on Saturday, with the first game starting at 3:10 PM local time and the second game to follow approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the opener.

  • The game was originally scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The doubleheader will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Milwaukee Brewers

A Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Kansas City Royals

A Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri.

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What’s next

The Brewers and Royals will play two games on Saturday to make up for the postponed Friday contest.

The takeaway

Rainouts are a common occurrence in baseball, and teams must be prepared to adjust their schedules and lineups accordingly. This postponement will test the depth and flexibility of both the Brewers and Royals rosters as they play a doubleheader.