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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…
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