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Perez Drives in 2 as the Royals Beat the Phillies 5-2 to End a 4-Game Losing Streak
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, and Luinder Avila held Philadelphia to one run over five innings as Kansas City ended a four-game skid.
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Kansas City. Salvador Perez drove in two runs while pitcher Luinder Avile held Philadelphia to one run over five innings.
- Kansas City established an early lead in the first inning when Lane Thomas hit a two-out double to right-center field, followed by an RBI single from Michael Massey. Jac Caglianone added a sacrifice fly to center.
- Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola struck out seven batters across seven innings, including the last three he faced. Bryson Stott extended his on-base streak to 12 games with a fifth-inning triple, while Kyle Schwarber reached base in 11 consecutive games.
- Perez sealed the victory with a two-run double in the eighth inning that scored Bobby Witt Jr. and Lane Thomas. Alex Lange pitched the ninth to earn his eighth save.
- Before the game, the Kansas City Royals inducted former player and manager John Wathan into the organization's Hall of Fame. Next, Philadelphia LHP Christopher Sanchez faces Royals LHP Noah Cameron .
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Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat the Phillies 5-2 to end a 4-game losing streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win
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The Cumberland Times-NewsKansas City 5, Philadelphia 2
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Salvador Pérez promoted two races, Luinder Ávila released five innings and the Kansas City Royals broke a four-beat run with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
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