Salvador Perez nears George Brett's Royals franchise home run record

Perez holds 316 career home runs entering the matchup.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 211 min read

- Salvador Perez is ONE homer away from tying George Brett's Royals franchise record - Freddie vs. Wheeler - Aranda vs. Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Salvador Perez is one home run away from tying George Brett's all-time mark for the Kansas City Royals. The veteran takes the field tonight in pursuit of the milestone.

Why it matters: He previously broke the Kauffman Stadium home run record earlier this season. The team enters the contest following a one-run victory in their last outing.

By the numbers: The Kansas City Royals hold a 36-56 overall record while averaging 4.1 runs scored and 5.3 allowed per game this season.

What to watch: The Kansas City Royals resume their schedule tonight.

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