Royals 3, Brewers 1: Chad Patrick, Trevor Megill make spring debuts

Milwaukee rapped out three hits and crossed the plate once in the first inning against Kansas City starter Kris Bubic but went quiet from there.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Chad Patrick and Trevor Megill each made their spring debuts as the Brewers fell to the Royals in Surprise. Patrick logged 41 pitches over two innings, allowing a run on two hits and two walks while striking out a pair. Megill threw 13 pitches in his outing, topping out at 98.3 mph on the radar gun.

Why it matters

The Brewers are looking to build up their pitching staff ahead of the upcoming season, with Patrick and Megill getting valuable reps in spring training games.

The details

The Brewers managed just three hits and one run in the first inning against Royals starter Kris Bubic, but were held in check the rest of the way in the 3-1 loss. Patrick and Megill both made their spring debuts, with Patrick allowing a run on two hits and two walks over two innings, and Megill throwing 13 pitches and recording a pickoff at first base.

  • On March 1, 2026, the Brewers faced the Royals in a spring training game in Surprise, Arizona.

The players

Chad Patrick

A Brewers pitcher who made his spring debut, logging 41 pitches over two innings and allowing a run on two hits and two walks while striking out a pair.

Trevor Megill

A Brewers pitcher who made his spring debut, throwing 13 pitches and topping out at 98.3 mph on the radar gun.

Kris Bubic

The Royals starting pitcher who held the Brewers to just one run in the first inning.

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What they’re saying

“Most years I've tried to work backwards and get velo before location. For the last few years that's felt great. Then this year, with the PRP and everything, you try to get the velo getting reps, endurance on the elbow.”

— Trevor Megill (jsonline.com)

What’s next

The Brewers will face Team Great Britain in a World Baseball Classic tune-up game on Tuesday, with left-hander Kyle Harrison scheduled to make his spring debut.

The takeaway

The Brewers are taking a cautious approach with their pitching staff this spring, looking to build up their arms gradually and avoid any setbacks ahead of the regular season.