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Perez’s Two-Homer Night Propels Royals Past Cubs 12-4

Following a 12-4 victory driven by Perez’s two homers, Kansas City begins a crucial nine-game push before the July Trade Deadline.

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Jul 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) hits an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez belted two home runs against the Cubs on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Overview

  • Salvador Perez launched two homers and drove in four runs for his third multi-homer game of the season, boosting a July average of .367.
  • Rookie Jac Caglianone opened the scoring with his fifth career homer and John Rave added a solo shot in the seventh inning.
  • Bobby Witt Jr.’s go-ahead RBI single ignited a four-run fifth that erased a 4-1 deficit and put Kansas City in control.
  • Lefty rookie Noah Cameron settled after a rough start to cover six innings, allowing four runs on seven hits with six strikeouts.
  • The Royals now face a critical nine-game stretch before the July Trade Deadline as they push to secure a spot in the American League Wild Card race.