Mitchell, Perez Key as Brewers and Royals Split Doubleheader
PUBLISHED Apr 4, 2026, 6:01 PM ET
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Garrett Mitchell drove in five runs with a two-run double and a three-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-2 win in the opener of Saturday's doubleheader, with Chad Patrick tossing five scoreless innings and Trevor Megill closing the game. On Saturday night the Kansas City Royals rallied for a six-run sixth inning and an 8-2 victory in Game 2, highlighted by Salvador Perez's solo homer; Kansas City's bullpen threw 10 scoreless innings across the doubleheader and the teams left Kauffman Stadium having split the series day.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Friday night: Luinder Avila recalled to start; Michael Wacha scratched due to illness.
- Saturday (Game 1): Garrett Mitchell hits a two-run double and a three-run homer; Brewers win 5-2.
- Saturday (Game 1): Chad Patrick throws five scoreless innings; Trevor Megill closes with ninth-inning strikeout.
- Saturday (Game 2): Royals bat around in sixth inning, scoring six runs to take lead.
- Saturday (Game 2): Salvador Perez hits solo homer; Royals win 8-2 and split the doubleheader.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Brewers or Royals fan, this doubleheader was a rollercoaster. The Brewers' win in Game 1, led by Mitchell's stellar performance, was a high. But the Royals' comeback in Game 2, with Perez's homer, was a surprise twist. Keep an eye on these teams as the season progresses.
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The Kansas City Royals benefited from a six-run sixth inning and effective relief pitching, while Salvador Perez's home run provided a decisive momentum swing that helped the team secure the Game 2 victory and split the doubleheader.
The Milwaukee Brewers suffered from inconsistent bullpen results in Game 2 despite Garrett Mitchell's five-RBI effort in Game 1; a multi-run inning and bullpen departures cost them the nightcap and resulted in the doubleheader split.
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