The Kansas City Royals hit the road for their first trip of the 2025 season. KC stopped in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to face the Brewers for a three-game midweek series. A few early season issues traveled along.

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In the 10th, Royals closer Carlos Estévez came on from the bullpen. He threw a wild pitch and allowed a double to Brewers star Jackson Chourio. Eventually, the score was tied, 2-2, with runners at first and second and no one out. Then, one moment caught the attention of home plate umpire John Tumpane, who called a balk on Estévez.