Carter Jensen Sets Royals Rookie Home Run Record With 25th Blast

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen set the franchise single-season rookie home run record by hitting his 25th home run of the year, a solo shot off Bubba Chandler in the third inning against Pittsburgh. The 23-year-old surpassed Bob Hamelin's previous mark of 24 homers set in 1994. Jensen, who has anchored the leadoff spot, expressed pride in reaching the milestone during a standout debut season.