Salvador Perez Leads Royals to Victory with Grand Slam and Six RBIs
The Kansas City Royals pulled off a doubleheader sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, with catcher Salvador Perez at the forefront of the action. In a thrilling 9-4 win for the Royals, Perez hit a grand slam and had a career-high six RBIs, bringing his team within one game of the lead in the AL Central.
In the first game, Bobby Witt Jr. hit a clutch home run in the eighth inning to propel the Royals to a 4-3 victory. Witt has been on fire since mid-July and is a key player in Kansas City’s recent surge towards the top of the division.
After trailing by nine games earlier in the season, the Royals have turned things around with an impressive 22-13 record since the All-Star break, making them a serious contender for the division title.
Manager Matt Quatraro praised the team’s resilience, saying, “These guys played extremely hard today after getting beaten up the last couple of days and put that behind them.”
In the second game of the doubleheader, Perez delivered once again with a solo homer and a grand slam, solidifying his place as a key player for the Royals. He now has 17 career multi-homer games, tying a franchise record.
Post-Game Reactions
Despite the losses, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt remains optimistic about his team’s performance, praising their ability to bounce back after tough days. The Royals, on the other hand, are looking to capitalize on their recent success and make a push for the division lead.
With this impressive doubleheader sweep, the Royals are making a strong case for a postseason run and proving that they are a force to be reckoned with in the AL Central.
Stay tuned for more thrilling baseball action as the Royals and Guardians continue their battle towards the playoffs!
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