US EditionSalvador Perez Powers Royals Past Phillies, Delaying NL East Clinch
Salvador Perez's five RBIs, including a three-run homer, ended the Royals' six-game losing streak and postponed the Phillies' NL East clinch despite their 12-game division lead.
- On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 10-3, postponing the Phillies’ opportunity to secure the NL East division title.
- The Royals snapped a six-game skid and rallied past Kyle Schwarber’s NL-leading 52nd homer, capitalizing on Phillies starter Aaron Nola’s difficulties in the sixth inning.
- Salvador Perez led the Royals with a three-run homer and five RBIs, while Royals' pitcher Noah Cameron held the Phillies to two runs over seven innings.
- Aaron Nola gave up six runs on six hits over the course of six innings, noting that he was quickly put under pressure in the sixth inning and made a poor pitch that led to Bobby Witt Jr.'s leadoff triple.
- This Royals win broke the Phillies’ six-game winning streak, kept their magic number at one, and postponed their division clinch despite Philadelphia’s 12-game NL East lead.
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Perez's 5 RBIs lead Royals over Phillies 10-3 and delay NL East clinch
Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs, helping the Kansas City Royals overcome Kyle Schwarber’s NL-high 52nd homer and delay the Philadelphia Phillies from clinching the NL East with a 10-3.
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