Royals drop series finale 8-5 to Brewers

Apr 5, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) hits a two run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Royals fell behind early and made a couple of pushes to cut the deficit to one run, but couldn’t overcome three and four run deficits, as they dropped the rubber match 8-5 to the Brewers. Kris Bubic got two quick outs to start the game, but a four-pitch walk to William Contreras set the table for Milwaukee.

Christian Yelich hit a slicing ball down the left field line that Nick Loftin dove for, but missed, resulting in an RBI triple for the former MVP. Gary Sánchez followed that up by blasting a two-run homer into the left field seats, and suddenly it was 3-0 Brewers. Jonathan India led off the third inning, by taking a fastball off the elbow.

After a Loftin strikeout, Maikel Garcia smashed his first home run of the season into the Brewers bullpen. A 388-foot shot for the WBC MVP. Maikey Mash No.

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