Brewers Face Royals in First Road Series of Season

Milwaukee opens six-game interleague road trip with three-game set in Kansas City

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:33pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers hit the road for the first time this season, traveling to Kansas City to take on the Royals in a three-game interleague series. The Brewers will send right-hander Chad Patrick to the mound for the series opener, while the Royals counter with right-hander Luinder Avila making his season debut. The weekend set will also feature the return of former Brewers players Angel Zerpa, Isaac Collins, and Nick Mears, as well as hitting coach Connor Dawson.

Why it matters

This road trip marks the Brewers' first test away from home this season, providing an early opportunity to see how the team performs outside of their familiar Milwaukee ballpark. The Royals series also features several intriguing storylines, including the return of former Brewers players and coaches, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.

The details

The Brewers will send right-hander Chad Patrick (0-0, 2.08 ERA) to the mound for the series opener, while the Royals counter with right-hander Luinder Avila making his season debut. The weekend set will also feature the return of former Brewers left-hander Angel Zerpa, outfielder Isaac Collins, right-hander Nick Mears, and hitting coach Connor Dawson, all of whom will be facing their former team for the first time.

  • The series opener is scheduled for Friday, April 3 at 6:45 p.m.
  • The second game is set for Saturday, April 4 at 3:10 p.m.
  • The series finale is scheduled for Sunday, April 5 at 1:10 p.m.

The players

Chad Patrick

The Brewers' starting pitcher for the series opener, with a 0-0 record and 2.08 ERA so far this season.

Luinder Avila

The Royals' starting pitcher for the series opener, making his season debut.

Angel Zerpa

A former Brewers left-hander who will be returning to face his former team during the weekend series.

Isaac Collins

A former Brewers outfielder who will be facing his former team for the first time.

Nick Mears

A former Brewers right-hander who will be facing his former team for the first time.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get this road trip started and see how the team performs away from home. The Royals series should be a good early test for us.”

— Craig Counsell, Brewers Manager

What’s next

The Brewers will continue their road trip with a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox following the Kansas City series.

The takeaway

This early-season road trip will provide valuable insight into the Brewers' ability to win away from their home ballpark, while the return of several former players and coaches adds an extra layer of intrigue to the Royals series.