Garrett Mitchell drove in all of Milwaukee's runs, matching a career high for RBIs, as the Brewers beat the Royals in the first game of Saturday's split doubleheader.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Luinder Avila made the first big-league start of his career in game one of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. Avila, 24, was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday. The right-hander earned the spot-start as Michael Wacha was pushed back due to an illness.

If the Royals are able to accomplish their goal of competing this year, Bubic will surely play a pivotal role in their success. In fact, he may even be able to become an American League Cy Young candidate if he pitches the full season. Cole Ragans is the ace of the rotation, but Bubic is not far behind.

After their 13-run outburst Wednesday night, the Royals' bats were less productive Thursday afternoon.

After dominating their opening series with the Chicago White Sox and taking two of three from the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field, the Brewers travel to Kansas City to begin a six-game road trip against the Royals on Friday,

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Atlanta Braves by a final score of 4-1 on Sunday, earning their first win of the 2026 MLB season as a result. Seth Lugo led the way on the mound, as he turned in 6.1 innings of shutout baseball. He added three strikeouts and surrendered five hits.