Tough Night for the Royals in an Extra-Inning Battle 
Last night's showdown in Milwaukee was an emotional rollercoaster for us Royals fans. Our boys played their hearts out, but ultimately, we couldn't squeeze out the win. While the final score of 3-2 might look close (and it certainly was!), the Royals had plenty of opportunities where we just couldn't capitalize.
Trading Blows Early On 
The game started off quietly for the Royals as Jonathan India, Bobby Witt Jr., and Vinnie Pasquantino couldn't get us on the board in the first. Conversely, the Brewers got an early spark with Jackson Chourio launching a homer to give them the initial edge. But we weren't about to be left behind. In the top of the second, Michael Massey hit a crucial ground rule double followed by a single from Cavan Biggio that leveled the score at 1-1.
A Tense Pitcher's Duel 
It felt like we were watching a tennis match as both teams struggled to make contact after the early innings. Our pitchers were on fire, keeping the Brewers' bats in check with a combination of strikeouts and solid defensive plays. Angel Zerpa and Arodys Vizcaino were especially vital coming in relief, ensuring Milwaukee couldn’t pull away.
Drama in Extra Innings! 
Things got exciting as we went into the 10th inning with the score still tied at 1-1. Tyler Tolbert and Michael Massey combined brilliantly to put the Royals ahead, with Tolbert sprinting home on Massey's infield single. Unfortunately, in the bottom of the 10th, Jackson Chourio again proved to be a thorn in our side, leveling it up for the Brewers.
In the 11th, it was heartbreak city when Brice Turang managed a sneaky bunt single to drive in the winning run. It was a tough loss for the Royals, especially after showing such grit and determination throughout the game.
Chin up, Royals Nation! We came up short this time, but there were plenty of positives to take away. Let's rally behind our team as we look forward to the next game. Go Royals!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Brewers (April 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |