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Kansas City Royals vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 2, 2025

Updated on:
Apr 2, 2025 3:21 PM
The Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in the series rubber match on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 1:10 PM at American Family Field. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with the Brewers looking to bounce back from their 1-4 start to the season, while the Royals aim to build on their 2-3 record. Expect a thrilling matchup as these MLB rivals clash in this pivotal game.
Kansas City Royals vs Milwaukee Brewers

Current Odds

KC
MIL
Over
5.5
+320
Under
5.5
-120
KC
-1.5
+985
MIL
+1.5
-2500
KC
ML
+480
MIL
ML
-250

Royals vs Brewers statistics

Stat Royals Brewers
Hits 40 (13th) 39 (Tied-14th)
Batting Average .233 (12th) .227 (15th)
Runs Batted In 21 (Tied-16th) 18 (Tied-20th)
Runs 21 (Tied-16th) 20 (18th)
Home Runs 4 (Tied-20th) 5 (Tied-17th)
Walks 16 (Tied-18th) 14 (Tied-24th)
Stolen Bases 5 (Tied-7th) 4 (Tied-12th)
Strikeouts 36 (24th) 51 (10th)
Pitches 757 (Tied-16th) 752 (18th)

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/1/25 vs Kansas City Royals W 5-0
3/31/25 vs Kansas City Royals L 11-1
3/30/25 @ New York Yankees L 12-3
3/29/25 @ New York Yankees L 20-9
3/27/25 @ New York Yankees L 4-2

Kansas City Royals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/1/25 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 5-0
3/31/25 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 11-1
3/30/25 vs Cleveland Guardians L 6-2
3/29/25 vs Cleveland Guardians W 4-3
3/27/25 vs Cleveland Guardians L 7-4 F/10

Milwaukee Brewers injuries

  • Nick Mears (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Aaron Civale (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Tobias Myers (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Brandon Woodruff (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Aaron Ashby (RP): 15-Day-IL

Kansas City Royals injuries

  • Blake Mitchell (C): Out
  • Dairon Blanco (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Christian Chamberlain (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Alec Marsh (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • James McArthur (RP): 15-Day-IL

Royals vs Brewers game info

Type Info
Venue American Family Field
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First pitch Wed 1:10 PM
Temperature 39°
Chance of Rain 82%

Royals vs Brewers predictions

When the Kansas City Royals take the field at American Family Field, all eyes are bound to be on the dynamism of Maikel Garcia. This third baseman has been swinging the bat with a purpose, boasting an impressive .353 batting average. Watch for Garcia to keep driving in runs and possibly even add a home run to his tally. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino isn't one to be overlooked either. With his current RBI lead, he's a strong bet to bring teammates home, especially with Salvador Perez's capability to get on base. Not to forget Cole Ragans, who will need to play smart and tight during his outing. Look for him to flash some strikeout brilliance but stay clued in; he might give up a home run if he's not precise.

Switching dugouts, the Milwaukee Brewers are banking on the consistency of Brice Turang, who tops their lineup with a .368 average. With a keen eye for singles, Turang can get those crucial hits to drive in runs. Meanwhile, Christian Yelich, ever-reliable, is expected to step up at the perfect moments, particularly with those clutch RBI situations. And don't overlook Freddy Peralta on the mound — his strikeout potential will be vital for countering Kansas City's offensive tactics. If he manages to keep the home runs at bay, Peralta might just have a standout session.

So, who will clinch the rubber match? The Royals, with their knack for offensive bursts, have an edge that can't be ignored. But consider the home advantage for the Brewers; they could roar back by leveraging that familiar turf. Ultimately, it feels like it'll turn into a close-knit battle, with the Brewers potentially eking out a victory if their pitching holds strong and their hitters capitalize on clutch situations. It's baseball, anything could happen!

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