KC took the opening game of the series 8-2 to move their record to 3-4. The Royals are now tied for the first spot in the AL Central with the Detroit Tigers.

In the 10th inning, 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 on first and second and no one out. Then, one moment caught the attention of home plate umpire John Tumpane, who called a balk.