Salvador Perez hit his first home run of the season, a significant milestone that not only put the Kansas City Royals ahead 3-0 but also marked a promising start for Perez after a challenging 2023 season where he had just an 85 wRC+. This two-run homer, which traveled 418 feet to center field, leaves Perez just three home runs shy of 250 for his career. Meanwhile, Jose Altuve also made headlines by hitting his first home run of the season.
Salvy goes yard and the Royals are up 3-0! https://t.co/0oHzxHqEbJ
Salvador Perez hits a two-run HR to CF and KC leads 3-0 in the third. That one went 418 feet.
Jose Altuve blasts his first homer of the season. 🚀 (via @MLB) https://t.co/BwNO11NB5h
Salvy is looking to bounce back after having just 85 wRC+ in 2023. This is a great way to start! This homer puts the Royals up 3-0 and leaves him just 3 shy of 250 for his career! https://t.co/LyQcPvkqD4
First big-fly of the season for Salvador Perez! 💥 (📽️: @MLB) https://t.co/XQok3uWSvg
Salvy hits a three-run shot! https://t.co/DCAfu2LElt
Salvy goes BOOM. 💣 https://t.co/kbC65a7nEl
Salvy rockets out his first homer of the year. ☄️ https://t.co/dlsZDEwjQ9