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Witt, Perez, Caglianone Back in the Royals Lineup versus the Texas Rangers
On Tuesday night, Jac Caglianone went 3 for 3 with two home runs and three RBIs, powering the Kansas City Royals to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers.
Texas established a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning after throwing errors allowed Evan Carter to score, while Kansas City starter Stephen Kolek allowed two runs on eight hits across five innings.
The Royals erased the deficit with a four-run sixth inning featuring five extra-base hits, including a 431-foot two-run homer by Caglianone that gave Kansas City a 5-2 lead.
Steven Cruz earned the win after retiring all four batters he faced, and Alex Lange struck out two in the ninth for his fourth save as Kansas City won five of its last six games.
Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel exited with a left foot plantar fascia injury, while Kansas City RHP Seth Lugo faces Rangers LHP MacKenzie Gore on Wednesday night.