{"id":664728,"date":"2026-04-05T14:46:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T14:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/664728\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T14:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T14:46:20","slug":"how-to-watch-brewers-vs-royals-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-april-5-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/664728\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Brewers vs. Royals: TV channel and streaming options for April 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April 5, 2026Updated 9:20 am EDT<\/p>\n

The Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers play a rubber match on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET, with the series deadlocked at 1-1. Kris Bubic (1-0, 1.50 ERA) will start for the Royals, who are 4-4 this season and third in the AL Central. Kyle Harrison (0-0, 1.80 ERA) is starting for the Brewers, who are 6-2 and first in the NL Central.<\/p>\n

How to watch Milwaukee Brewers vs. Kansas City RoyalsBrewers vs. Royals odds<\/p>\n

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Injury reportsRoyals<\/p>\n

Michael Massey: 10 Day IL (Calf), Bailey Falter: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Est\u00e9vez: 15 Day IL (Foot), Stephen Kolek: 15 Day IL (Oblique), James McArthur: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Alec Marsh: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Michael Wacha: day-to-day (Illness)<\/p>\n

Brewers<\/p>\n

Andrew Vaughn: 10 Day IL (Hand), Jackson Chourio: 10 Day IL (Hand), Rob Zastryzny: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Quinn Priester: 15 Day IL (Wrist), Craig Yoho: 15 Day IL (Calf), Akil Baddoo: 60 Day IL (Quadricep), Sal Frelick: day-to-day (Side)<\/p>\n

Stats to know
\nKyle Isbel is hitting for a .478 BA, .478 OBP and .783 SLG with a 20.8% strikeout rate and a 0% walk rate. His OPS is 1.261 and he has scored five runs. In 24 plate appearances, he has hit two home runs (20th in MLB) and driven in five runs. Isbel has been crafty on the base paths, recording three steals on three attempts.
\nIn 35 plate appearances, Maikel Garcia is hitting .321\/.429\/.393 with a .821 OPS and one steal on two attempts. He has hit no long balls, driven in four runs and scored four times.
\nBrice Turang has hit one home run this season. He has also tallied six RBIs and has scored seven runs. In 36 plate appearances, he has recorded a .333 BA, .429 OBP and .633 SLG with a 13.9% walk rate and a 27.8% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording two steals on three attempts.
\nIn 26 plate appearances, Garrett Mitchell has hit one long ball, tallied 11 RBIs (3rd in MLB) and scored four runs. He is batting .318\/.400\/.591 and has posted a 38.5% strikeout rate and an 11.5% walk rate. Mitchell has recorded three steals on three attempts (4th in MLB).<\/p>\n

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