A three-hit performance from Owen Miller and six shutout innings from Corbin Burnes propelled the Brewers to a 5-1 win over the Royals on Friday night.
The win moved the Brewers back into first place in the National League Central over the Pirates.
The Brewers took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Christian Yelich scored Willy Adames on an infield single.
Owen Miller expanded the lead to 2-0 in the third with a solo home run, his first as a Brewer.
Tyrone Taylor tacked on another run in the fourth with an RBI single that plated Brian Anderson.