Brewers beat Royals to earn 3rd consecutive series victory
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — William Contreras had a double and two RBIs and Kyle Harrison struck out six as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Sunday.
Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr., right, attempts to avoid a tag from Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz during a game on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers' Gary Sanchez runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras runs home to score on a triple hit by Christian Yelich during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras as he tried to score on a single by Vinnie Pasquantino during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras as he tried to score on a single by Vinnie Pasquantino during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) beats the tag by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz to steal second during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals' Jonathan India celebrates as he crosses the plate to score on a two-run home run hit by Maikel Garcia during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Milwaukee Brewers' Gary Sanchez runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras runs home to score on a triple hit by Christian Yelich during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras as he tried to score on a single by Vinnie Pasquantino during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras as he tried to score on a single by Vinnie Pasquantino during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) beats the tag by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz to steal second during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas City Royals' Jonathan India celebrates as he crosses the plate to score on a two-run home run hit by Maikel Garcia during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr., right, attempts to avoid a tag from Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz during a game on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.