BREWERS POSTCAST: Brewers Bounce Back to WIN Series vs Royals | Contreras CLUTCH in 8-5 Win

Locked On Brewers- Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Brewers21mApril 5, 2026

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The Locked On Brewers Postcast recaps the Milwaukee Brewers' 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 3 of their series, securing a 2-1 series win on the road. The Brewers, now 7-2 on the season, showcased their resilience and clutch hitting, scoring 13 of their 16 runs in the series with two outs—a trend that has defined their early-season offensive identity. Kyle Harrison earned the win with a strong five-inning performance, allowing just three hits and two earned runs, while Christian Yelich and William Contreras delivered key offensive contributions, including a pivotal two-run RBI single from Contreras in the seventh inning. Despite a shaky bullpen showing—particularly in the seventh inning where the Royals mounted a rally—the Brewers held on thanks to strong relief work from Anyel Zerpa and Trevor Miguel, who secured his third save. The episode highlights the team’s ability to overcome adversity, especially with key players like Sal Frelick and Jackson Churio still sidelined, and celebrates the Brewers’ first road series win of the season. The hosts emphasize the importance of early wins and the team’s gritty, opportunistic style of play.

Key Takeaways
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The Brewers are 7-2 on the season and have now won their first road series of 2026, defeating the Royals 2-1.

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Milwaukee has scored 37 runs with two outs this season—the most in MLB—highlighting their clutch offensive execution.

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William Contreras was named Player of the Game for his two-run RBI single in the seventh inning and overall two-for-three performance.

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Kyle Harrison delivered a strong start (5.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 6 K), showing promise as a key piece in the rotation.

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The bullpen was shaky in the seventh inning, but Zerpa and Miguel held the line to preserve the lead.

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2 min

Brewers Win Series vs Royals

The Brewers are 7-2 on the season and have now won their first road series of 2026, defeating the Royals 2-1.

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3 min

Kyle Harrison's Strong Start

Kyle Harrison earned the win with a five-inning performance, allowing only three hits and two earned runs, with six strikeouts. His ability to limit damage despite one mistake to Michael Garcia was key.

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5 min

Clutch Offense: Contreras, Yelich, and Sanchez

William Contreras was named Player of the Game for his two-run RBI single in the seventh inning and overall two-for-three performance.

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5 min

The Turning Point: Seventh-Inning Rally

The Brewers were able to strike out Bobby Witt Jr. in that inning was huge, and then with getting those last two outs with guys still in scoring position was really big for Zerpa.

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5 min

Bullpen Struggles and Late-Game Relief

Grant Anderson and Abner Uribe struggled in the seventh, but Anyel Zerpa and Trevor Miguel closed it out. Zerpa’s ability to handle multiple innings and key outs was praised.

High-Impact Quotes
The Brewers are 7-2 on the season and have now won their first road series of 2026, defeating the Royals 2-1.
Brandon Snyde1:45
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William Contreras was named Player of the Game for his two-run RBI single in the seventh inning and overall two-for-three performance.
Brandon Snyde26:30
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The Brewers are just in a different level right now than everybody else.
Brandon Snyde19:09
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Brandon Snyde
Topics Discussed
Road Series Victory95%William Contreras' Performance92%Brewers Clutch Hitting90%Injury Impact on Roster88%Kyle Harrison's Performance85%Christian Yelich's Offense82%Bullpen Struggles and Relief Work80%Gary Sanchez's Power Hitting80%
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Kyle Harrison

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