Brewers-Royals Game Postponed Due to Weather

Teams to Play Split Doubleheader Today in Kansas City

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:53am

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The series opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals, originally scheduled for Friday, was postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will now play a split doubleheader today, with the first game at 1:10 p.m. CT and the second at 6:10 p.m. CT.

Why it matters

Postponements can disrupt team rotations and pitching plans, forcing managers to adjust their lineups and strategies. This game delay also impacts fans who had tickets for the original Friday matchup.

The details

The Royals were set to give right-hander Luinder Avila his first MLB start, but he will now pitch Game 1 of the doubleheader. Veteran Seth Lugo will handle Game 2 for Kansas City. The Brewers will start Chad Patrick in Game 1 and Brandon Sproat in Game 2.

  • The series opener was originally scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The doubleheader will now take place today, April 5, 2026, with the first game at 1:10 p.m. CT and the second at 6:10 p.m. CT.

The players

Luinder Avila

A right-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals who was set to make his first MLB start before the postponement.

Seth Lugo

A veteran right-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals who will start Game 2 of the doubleheader.

Chad Patrick

A right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who will start Game 1 of the doubleheader.

Brandon Sproat

A right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who will start Game 2 of the doubleheader.

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The takeaway

This weather-related postponement will force both teams to adjust their pitching rotations and lineups, potentially impacting their performance and strategies for the doubleheader.