KANSAS CITY, MO (MetroSource-WSAU) The Milwaukee Brewers scored four times in the fourth inning and cruised to a 6-2 win over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Ryan Braun went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and Jesus Aguilar plated a pair of runs as Milwaukee won its eighth straight.
Jhoulys Chacin got the win. Jason Hammel took the loss for KC. Mike Moustakas homered for the Royals, who fell to 5-and-17.
The Brewers move on to Wrigley Field beginning a four game series with the Cubs tonight. Pre game at 6:30 on The Brewers Radio Network.
The Brewers also announced Eric Thames will go on the disabled list with ligament damage in his thumb. He could be out for several months.
Pitcher Brandon Woodruff was recalled from AAA Colorado Springs.