Gary Sanchez HR helps Brewers take series at Royals

Brewers outslug Royals in series finale to clinch victory

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:25am

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Gary Sanchez hit a two-run home run and William Contreras had two hits and two RBIs as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-5 to win the series. Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison picked up the win, while Kris Bubic took the loss for the Royals.

Why it matters

The Brewers' victory over the Royals in the series finale continues their strong start to the season and keeps them in contention in the competitive NL Central division race. For the Royals, the loss is another setback as they look to bounce back from a tough 2025 campaign.

The details

In the first inning, Contreras drew a two-out walk and Christian Yelich followed with an RBI triple to give the Brewers a 1-0 lead. Sanchez then launched a two-run homer to make it 3-0. The Royals cut the deficit to 3-2 in the third on a two-run shot by Maikel Garcia. The Brewers extended their lead to 4-2 in the fourth on a Perkins RBI double. Milwaukee added two more runs in the seventh and two in the ninth to secure the 8-5 victory.

  • The game was played on April 6, 2026.
  • The Brewers took the series, having won the first two games as well.

The players

Gary Sanchez

Milwaukee Brewers catcher who hit a two-run home run in the first inning to give the Brewers an early lead.

William Contreras

Milwaukee Brewers catcher who had two hits and two RBIs in the game.

Kyle Harrison

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher who picked up the win, scattering three hits and striking out six over his outing.

Kris Bubic

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher who took the loss, giving up four runs over his start.

Maikel Garcia

Kansas City Royals outfielder who hit a two-run home run in the third inning to cut the Brewers' lead to 3-2.

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What they’re saying

“We knew coming into this series that the Royals would be a tough opponent, so I'm really proud of the way our guys battled and found a way to win this series.”

— Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers Manager

What’s next

The Brewers will look to continue their strong start to the season as they head home to face the St. Louis Cardinals in a key NL Central matchup next weekend. The Royals will try to bounce back when they host the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series.

The takeaway

This victory showcases the Brewers' offensive firepower and resilience, as they were able to withstand the Royals' late comeback attempt. For the Royals, the loss highlights their need to shore up their pitching and find more consistency at the plate if they hope to compete in the AL Central this season.