Perez's homer pushes lead to 2-0 in 3-1 win

It was his 17th home run of the season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

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Salvador Perez CRUSHES one to straightaway center! 💪 https://t.co/Sq66pjqHfk

What happened: Salvador Perez sent a fourth-inning solo shot to straightaway center. He finished 1-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored.

Why it matters: The victory was the club's second in two nights and moved its record to 57-74. The swing came 10 days after a right elbow aggravation cut Perez's night short.

By the numbers: The homer traveled 424 feet, and Perez exited the game batting .220 with a .638 OPS.

What to watch: The weekend series concludes Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET.

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@Royals Aug 23, 5:15 AM ET

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