3 takeaways as Brewers suffer a sweep to Yankees in season-opening series

bhaynes
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 Updated May 30, 2026

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A season-opening trip to the Bronx left the Milwaukee Brewers in a sour spot as they head back to American Family Field for their home opener against the Kansas City Royals at 1:10 p.m. Monday.

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