Perez's Clutch Moment Amid Struggles | Kansas City Royals News

Salvador Perez delivered a clutch two-run double in the eighth to spark the Royals’ five-to-two win over the Phillies, snapping a four-game skid—but his season has been a struggle, admitting publicly he’s been hitting poorly. The Royals sit eleven games behind in last place in the AL Central, and Perez’s stats reflect a slump compared to his usual dominance. Yet, rookie catcher Carter Jensen is stepping up with a franchise-record 20-game hitting streak, signaling a potential future shift as the trade deadline looms and Perez nears the end of his contract. His honesty amid the slump only underscores his character—and the team’s evolving landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c8e296093c931cd