Salvador Perez ties George Brett for Royals' home run record

The blast occurred during a 5-4 victory over the Giants.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 221 min read

You've got company, George! Salvador Perez has tied George Brett for the Royals all-time home runs record! https://t.co Via @Royals on X

What happened: The veteran catcher reached the top of the The Kansas City Royals lead the series 5-0 following the outcome.

Why it matters: Reaching the historic tally solidifies his standing in club history. The victory extends the team's current winning streak to two games.

By the numbers: Kansas City holds a 39-56 overall record for the campaign. The roster is averaging 4.1 runs scored per contest while allowing 5.2.

What to watch: He needs one more home run to take sole possession of the record.

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