Photos: Brewers take on host Royals for 1st game of doubleheader
The Milwaukee Brewers hit the road for the first time this season, kicking it off with the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop David Hamilton (6) throws to first for the double play after forcing Bobby Witt Jr. (7) out at second to end the first inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick throws during the first inning in the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a double by Garrett Mitchell during the first inning in the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers' Garrett Mitchell celebrates on second after hitting a two-run double during the first inning in the first game of a doubleheader against the Kanas City Royals on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers' Garrett Mitchell watches his two-run double during the first inning in the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich (22) beats the tag at first by Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino during a pickoff attempt in the first inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill celebrates after the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (29) celebrates with catcher William Contreras after the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers' Brandon Lockridge (20) is forced out at third bay Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia for the second out of a double play during the eighth inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro walks to the mound to make a pitching change during the fourth inning in the first game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins can't catch a fly foul ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang during the fourth inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Daniel Lynch IV tags Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick (10) out as he runs to first during the fifth inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill celebrates after the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (29) celebrates with catcher William Contreras after the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Milwaukee Brewers' Brandon Lockridge (20) is forced out at third bay Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia for the second out of a double play during the eighth inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro walks to the mound to make a pitching change during the fourth inning in the first game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins can't catch a fly foul ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang during the fourth inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Daniel Lynch IV tags Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick (10) out as he runs to first during the fifth inning in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.
Garrett Mitchell hit a two-run double and a three-run homer to help the Brewers beat the Royals 5-2 to open their split doubleheader.Â
Salvador Perez’s solo homer highlighted a six-run sixth inning as Kansas City took the second game of a doubleheader against visiting Milwaukee on Saturday.Â
