Eric Haase and Christian Yelich hit solo home runs to back a strong start by Chad Patrick and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 for their first win of the season.

Enter 26-year-old Chad Patrick, making his first start as a big leaguer. Patrick went 4 2 ⁄ 3 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out five. He showed impressive command of his pitches, painting the corners and getting Royals hitters to swing and miss consistently.

The Milwaukee Brewers are still looking for their first win of 2025, and they're turning to Chad Patrick on the hill. Here's what to know about him.

Brewers rookie pitcher Chad Patrick got his first start and win against the Royals. It was also the Brewers first win of the season. Here's what he had to say after the 5-0 win.

Chad Patrick, 26, didn't get a major-league callup during a dynamite 2024 season. But now he's in New York and will open 2025 with the Brewers.

Patrick is listed as the Brewers' probable pitcher for Sunday's game versus the Reds, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Patrick is set to make his first major-league start Tuesday against the Royals. It's possible the Brewers change their mind if things go particularly poorly Tuesday,

The Milwaukee Brewers will try for a fourth straight win Friday night at American Family Field when they take on the Cincinnati Reds. The Brewers handed the Reds their third straight 1-0 loss in the series opener Thursday. Tyler Alexander will start on the mound for Milwaukee against Cincinnati's Nick Martinez.

Patrick didn't factor into the decision after throwing 4.2 scoreless innings on three hits and three walks Tuesday against the Royals. He struck out five.