Latest Salvador Perez News

Seth Lugo dominates the Yankees for his 16th victory as the Royals win 5-0

Sep. 10, 2024 23:56 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Seth Lugo struck out 10 in seven masterful innings and Salvador Perez hit two run-scoring singles to reach 100 RBIs for the second time as the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 5-0 on Tuesday night. Pitching in New York City for the first time since...

Wacha tosses 7 innings of 4-hit ball, Royals top Twins 2-0 for sweep of closest AL wild-card pursuer

Sep. 08, 2024 17:15 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Garrett Hampson and Salvador Perez drove in runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Sunday to complete a series sweep of their closest pursuers in the AL wild-card race. Wacha...

Salvador Perez hits grand slam, drives in 6 as Royals sweep Guardians, close within 1 in AL Central

Aug. 26, 2024 21:24 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs as the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader sweep of Cleveland, beating the Guardians 9-4 on Monday night to pull within one game of first in the AL Central. The Royals won the day game 4-3...

Perez, Renfroe hit 2-run shots during 5-run frame, Royals beat Phillies 7-4 to open interleague set

Aug. 23, 2024 23:58 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez and Hunter Renfroe hit two-run homers during a five-run third inning Friday night, and the Kansas City Royals went on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 in the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders. Perez parlayed his...

'Hey, can I play with you guys?' Royals' Salvador Perez joins kids for a Wiffle ball game

Aug. 23, 2024 18:42 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Even on his day off, Royals catcher Salvador Perez can't say no to a game — especially if it's Wiffle ball with a bunch of kids. The nine-time All-Star was driving through a neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday when he spotted some kids playing...

DeJong hits 2-run shot, Lugo tosses 7 strong innings as Royals beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight win

Aug. 19, 2024 23:06 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer, Seth Lugo once again looked like the pitcher whose brilliant first half made him an All-Star, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Monday night to extend their winning streak to five games. Lugo...

Bobby Witt drives in 3 runs to lead the Royals to an 8-3 victory over rival Cardinals

Aug. 10, 2024 22:54 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. drove in three runs and Michael Wacha struck out six in seven innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 8-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. Maikel Garcia had an RBI single, Witt added an RBI triple and Salvador Perez hit...

Dominic Smith scores go-ahead run on wild pitch, helps Red Sox beat Royals 6-5

Aug. 07, 2024 00:20 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dominic Smith scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the sixth inning on a call that was overturned on a challenge, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night. Smith doubled to open the sixth and moved to third on a single...

Salvador Perez homers and doubles and Royals rout Tigers 9-2

Aug. 02, 2024 22:17 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Salvador Perez had three hits, including a home run, and the Kansas City Royals won their fifth straight by routing Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers 9-2 on Friday night. Cole Ragans (8-7) held the Tigers to two runs on two hits in 5 2/3 innings. He walked four and...

Fermin and Pasquantino homer as Royals hand White Sox 17th straight loss, 10-3

Jul. 31, 2024 17:57 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Freddy Fermin launched a two-run homer among his four hits and the Kansas City Royals pounded the White Sox 10-3 on Wednesday, extending Chicago’s franchise-record losing streak to 17 games. Vinnie Pasquantino added a two-run shot and finished with three RBIs....