Salvador Perez Sets Royals All-Time Home Run Record

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Salvador Perez has officially become the Kansas City Royals' all-time home run leader, hitting his 318th career homer in a 3-2 win over the Tigers. The 36-year-old catcher surpassed Hall of Famer George Brett to claim the franchise record. Perez, who has spent his entire career with Kansas City, now ranks third on the all-time list for home runs among active players who have played for only one team. He went 1-for-4 in the game, securing the Royals' first victory in Detroit this year.