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Royals Pursue Series Sweep Following Consecutive Wins Over Rangers

Salvador Perez’s franchise-record multihomer game has reenergized Kansas City’s lineup

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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. returns to the dugout after scoring on a single by Maikel Garcia during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez reacts after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Overview

  • Salvador Perez homered twice in the opener, marking his 18th career multi-homer game to break George Brett’s Royals record.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. delivered his first regular-season homer at Globe Life Field and sparked Tuesday’s offense with an RBI double.
  • Seth Lugo struck out nine over six innings to secure his first win since May and limit Texas to one run.
  • Maikel Garcia drove in four runs on a three-run homer and an RBI triple in Wednesday’s 6-3 victory.
  • The Royals will turn to Michael Wacha on Thursday afternoon with a chance to complete the three-game series sweep.