Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
5h ago

Royals Snap Six-Game Skid With 6-1 Win Over Rangers

Featuring Perez’s franchise-record night, the victory launches a crucial stretch against the Padres, Rays and Dodgers.

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)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) celebrates his two-run home run with third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field on June 17, 2025.

Overview

  • Salvador Perez went 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs, marking his 18th career multi-homer game and surpassing George Brett’s franchise record.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first regular-season home run at Globe Life Field in the fifth inning, extending his season total to nine long balls.
  • Seth Lugo delivered six innings of one-run ball with nine strikeouts, securing his first win since May 1 and ending Kansas City’s six-game slide.
  • The win snapped a five-game skid against the Rangers and was the Royals’ first victory at Globe Life Field since April 12, 2023.
  • Left-hander Kris Bubic is lined up to face Patrick Corbin on Wednesday as Kansas City prepares for matchups with the Padres, Rays and Dodgers.