Game Thread #9: Milwaukee Brewers (6-2) @ Kansas City Royals (4-4)

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 24: Kyle Harrison #52 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Kylie Bridenhagen/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Milwaukee looks to pick up its third straight series win after splitting yesterday’s doubleheader with the Kansas City Royals. On the mound is offseason acquisition Kyle Harrison, who impressed in his first start against the Tampa Bay Rays — tossing five innings with eight strikeouts while allowing just one earned run.

Harrison faces a stiffer test today against this Royals lineup, but early returns suggest he’s more than up to the task. Kansas City counters with left-hander Kris Bubic, who posted a 2. 55 ERA across 20 starts in 2025 and opened his season by holding the Twins to two hits over six innings.

Brice Turang leads off again, looking to bounce back after striking out five times over two games yesterday. Hitting second and playing third base is Luis Rengifo, who’s doubled twice in five at-bats this series. William Contreras, Christian Yelich, and Gary Sanchez (at first base) make up the heart of the order.

Luis Matos will make his first start as a Brewer, batting sixth and playing right field in place of Sal Frelick, who is out after exiting yesterday’s nightcap with what the team called “left side tightness. ” Brandon Lockridge (in center field), Blake Perkins, and Joey Ortiz round out the lineup. Despite Frelick’s absence, Garrett Mitchell isn’t in today’s lineup.