Brewers-Royals Game Postponed, Setting Up Saturday Doubleheader The scheduled opening game of the Milwaukee Brewers’ three-game series against the Kansas City Royals was postponed approximately 90 minutes before the originally planned first pitch on Friday night. The decision came amid persistent rain and the likelihood of continued storms throughout the evening, which posed a significant risk of field conditions becoming unplayable. The game was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, with the originally planned Friday night matchup moved to 1:10 p.m. local time and the Friday night game shifted to 6:10 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium. The postponement occurred even before the rain began to fall. At the time of the call, the Brewers were in the middle of batting practice, and stadium workers remained on standby near the tarps, prepared to deploy them onto the field the moment the team finished their session. This precautionary measure highlighted the urgency of the situation, as the weather forecast indicated a high probability of continued precipitation, which could have rendered the field unsuitable for play. The rescheduling of the doubleheader created a unique challenge for both teams, as the original Friday night game had been set to feature the Royals’ recently recalled pitcher Luinder Avila, who was scheduled to start against the Brewers’ Chad Patrick. Avila, a right-handed hurler from Triple-A Omaha, had been called up to bolster the Royals’ pitching staff for the matchup. However, the postponement meant that the Friday night game would now take place at 6:10 p.m., with the Saturday doubleheader featuring the originally planned Saturday game.#milwaukee_brewers #kansas_city_royals #chad_patterson #luinder_avila #kauffman_stadium
Spring Training Game Thread #28: Milwaukee Brewers (12-15) @ Chicago Cubs (12-16) The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are set to play their final spring training game of the season on March 26, 2026, with the Brewers’ Chad Patrick scheduled to start. This matchup marks the conclusion of the team’s spring slate before they head to Milwaukee for exhibition games against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday and Tuesday. Opening Day for the 2026 season is scheduled for Thursday, when the Chicago White Sox will open a four-game series in Milwaukee. Patrick, who will make his last spring start, is entering the regular season as a rotation candidate after a solid rookie season in 2025. However, his spring performance has been less than ideal, with a 9.72 ERA and nine runs allowed over 8 1/3 innings. Six of those runs came in his previous start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he lasted 3 1/3 innings, allowing five hits and four walks. Peter Strzelecki is expected to pitch behind Patrick in the Brewers’ rotation. The Cubs’ starting pitcher, Cade Horton, is also coming off a strong rookie season. He has posted a 5.91 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 10 2/3 innings this spring. The Brewers’ lineup against Horton will feature several minor leaguers, as major league players travel to Milwaukee for the upcoming games. The top of the order includes Dylan O’Rae, Jeferson Quero, and Mike Boeve, followed by Marco Dinges, Eric Brown Jr., and Jacob Hurtubise. Dasan Brown, Juan Baez, and Luis Castillo round out the batting order. The game is scheduled to start at 2:05 p.m. Central Time, with live coverage available on Brewers.TV and nationally on ESPN Unlimited. The Brewers’ schedule continues with exhibition games against the Reds, followed by the opening series against the White Sox.#chicago_cubs #milwaukee_brewers #chad_patterson #cade_horton #dylan_orae
