{"id":2433622,"date":"2026-05-27T01:17:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T01:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2433622"},"modified":"2026-05-27T01:17:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T01:17:34","slug":"royals-salvador-perez-appears-to-be-turning-a-corner-during-hot-stretch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royals-salvador-perez-appears-to-be-turning-a-corner-during-hot-stretch\/","title":{"rendered":"Royals&#8217; Salvador Perez Appears to Be Turning a Corner During Hot Stretch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div q:key=\"QW_9\"><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6w q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Kansas City Royals dropped Game 1 of their series against the New York Yankees on Monday, falling 4-3. Kansas City is now 22-32 on the season and sits in fourth place in the AL Central.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6x q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6y\">The Kansas City Royals dropped Game 1 of their series against the New York Yankees on Monday, falling 4-3. Kansas City is now 22-32 on the season and sits in fourth place in the AL Central.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6z q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>While the Royals are still searching for consistency on offense, one player in Kansas City&#39;s lineup appears to be heating up at the plate after a slow start to the season.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=70 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"71\">While the Royals are still searching for consistency on offense, one player in Kansas City&#8217;s lineup appears to be heating up at the plate after a slow start to the season.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=72 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Not only is veteran catcher Salvador Perez closing in on a franchise record, but he has also been producing at the plate at a much higher level as of late.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=73 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"74\">Not only is veteran catcher Salvador Perez closing in on a franchise record, but he has also been producing at the plate at a much higher level as of late.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=75 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Salvador Perez tied George Brett for the most home runs hit at Kauffman Stadium<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=76 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"77\">Salvador Perez tied George Brett for the most home runs hit at Kauffman Stadium<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=78 q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7103,h_3995,x_0,y_158\/images\/ImagnImages\/production\/inside_the_royals\/01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea--><!--qv q:id=79 q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=7a q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=7a q:key=--><!--qv q:id=7b q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=7b q:key=--><!--qv q:id=7c q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=7d q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=7e q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"7f\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=7e q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=7d q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-CwfpYPOs.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-XqAkv9z9.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"7g\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_158,w_7103,h_3995\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Finside_the_royals%2F01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_158,w_7103,h_3995\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Finside_the_royals%2F01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_158,w_7103,h_3995\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Finside_the_royals%2F01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_158,w_7103,h_3995\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Finside_the_royals%2F01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_158,w_7103,h_3995\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Finside_the_royals%2F01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_158,w_7103,h_3995\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Finside_the_royals%2F01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_158,w_7103,h_3995\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Finside_the_royals%2F01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_158,w_7103,h_3995\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Finside_the_royals%2F01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_158,w_7103,h_3995\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fproduction%2Finside_the_royals%2F01ksjp7evxz6barhp9ea.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"7i\">May 20, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Salvador Perez (13) reacts during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7j q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>During Monday&#39;s loss, Perez launched his <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/royals_kcsn\/status\/2059022378466701537\" target=\"_blank\">ninth home run<\/a> of the season in the bottom of the sixth inning, tying the game.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7k q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7l\">During Monday&#8217;s loss, Perez launched his <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/royals_kcsn\/status\/2059022378466701537\" target=\"_blank\">ninth home run<\/a> of the season in the bottom of the sixth inning, tying the game.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7m q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>This was the veteran&#39;s 312th career home run and his 136th at Kauffman Stadium, tying Hall of Famer George Brett for the most home runs in the ballpark&#39;s history.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7n q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7o\">This was the veteran&#8217;s 312th career home run and his 136th at Kauffman Stadium, tying Hall of Famer George Brett for the most home runs in the ballpark&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7p q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Perez is also just five home runs away from tying Brett for the Royals franchise record of 317 career home runs.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7q q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7r\">Perez is also just five home runs away from tying Brett for the Royals franchise record of 317 career home runs.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7s q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Not only is the Royals captain chasing milestones, but he has also been one of Kansas City&#39;s more productive hitters during the month of May.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7t q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7u\">Not only is the Royals captain chasing milestones, but he has also been one of Kansas City&#8217;s more productive hitters during the month of May.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7v q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Over the last 15 days, Perez has slashed .292\/.352\/.542 with an .894 OPS and four home runs across 48 at-bats.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7w q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7x\">Over the last 15 days, Perez has slashed .292\/.352\/.542 with an .894 OPS and four home runs across 48 at-bats.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7y q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>He now leads the Royals with nine home runs and 25 RBIs.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7z q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"80\">He now leads the Royals with nine home runs and 25 RBIs.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=81 q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vtMKiNHlvXE--><!--qv q:id=82 q:key=S4yS:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=83 q:key=EEns:AJ_0--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=85 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Perez got off to a rocky start this season. In April, he posted a .202\/.243\/.346 slash line with 23 strikeouts in 104 at-bats.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=86 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"87\">Perez got off to a rocky start this season. In April, he posted a .202\/.243\/.346 slash line with 23 strikeouts in 104 at-bats.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=88 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>A slow start for the 36-year-old is not uncommon, as he followed a similar pattern last season. Despite getting off to a sluggish start in 2025, Perez still finished the year with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=89 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8a\">A slow start for the 36-year-old is not uncommon, as he followed a similar pattern last season. Despite getting off to a sluggish start in 2025, Perez still finished the year with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8b q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Perez also finished the season with a career-high 35 doubles.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8c q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8d\">Perez also finished the season with a career-high 35 doubles.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8e q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>We are starting to see a similar trend this season. After a rocky start, Perez has continued to swing the bat better as the season has progressed.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8f q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8g\">We are starting to see a similar trend this season. After a rocky start, Perez has continued to swing the bat better as the season has progressed.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8h q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Over the last week, Perez has posted a .333 batting average with a 1.036 OPS across 21 at-bats.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8i q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8j\">Over the last week, Perez has posted a .333 batting average with a 1.036 OPS across 21 at-bats.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8k q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>If the catcher continues swinging the bat the way he has recently, he could once again become a key RBI producer for this Royals team while also setting a new franchise record.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8l q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8m\">If the catcher continues swinging the bat the way he has recently, he could once again become a key RBI producer for this Royals team while also setting a new franchise record.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:id=8n q:key=1jXG:QW_7--><!--qv q:id=8o q:key=9yVI:Ef_0--><\/p>\n<div on:click=\"q-PR6RmUkK.js#s_Ytib2zHV0Tc[0 1]\" q:key=\"WY_1\" q:id=\"8p\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=8o q:key=--><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"google-news-widget\" class=\"my-5 p-4 flex items-center gap-4 rounded-lg bg-[#F0F0F0]\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 flex-1 items-center gap-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/><span class=\"font-group-big text-black text-[16px]\">Add us as a preferred source on <span class=\"font-bold\">Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\"><span class=\"hidden pt-[1px] leading-[1.4] md:inline\">Follow<\/span><svg viewbox=\"0 0 4 8\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-[12px] w-[6px] md:h-[8px] md:w-[4px]\"><path d=\"M0.5 0.5L3.5 4L0.5 7.5\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.si.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Royals dropped Game 1 of their series against the New York Yankees on Monday, falling 4-3. 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