Salvador Perez Clubs Two-Run Homer in Royals Loss

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during a 12-9 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Perez launched his home run in the ninth inning off reliever Matt Festa, marking a homer in his second consecutive game against Cleveland. The 36-year-old veteran is currently slashing .229/.273/.382 with 21 home runs and 77 RBIs across 620 plate appearances this season for the Kansas City Royals.