Salvador Perez secured a victory for the Kansas City Royals with a walk-off hit in the 10th inning against the Houston Astros, leading to a 4-3 win. This game marked the Royals' fifth consecutive win, improving their season record to 7-4, while the Astros fell to 4-8. The win is part of a notable turnaround for the Royals, who lost 106 games in the previous season. The team's performance has been on an upward trajectory, with a current six-game winning streak, and they are now just one game back in the AL Central. Vinnie contributed significantly with 5 RBIs. The Royals have demonstrated a strong start to the season, with a +29 run differential, which is a significant improvement compared to their start in 2015. Their success is attributed to a diverse offense and an effective starting pitching rotation. Additionally, the team's performance this April has already surpassed their +29 run differential record, which hasn't been achieved in any month since June 2017. The Royals' odds were marked at +100 ML, indicating positive betting prospects.
Put it this way: there are three weeks left in April, and the Royals already have a +29 run differential. They haven't had a +29 run differential in *any* month since June, 2017. https://t.co/cfSdNBRAJs
I can't stress this enough: the Royals aren't simply winning, they are playing well. 3 years ago, the Royals went 15-9 in April - while being outscored. This year, they've scored nearly twice as many runs (59) as they've allowed (30). They're playing *better* than their record.
Royals go to 8-4. 6 game winning streak. Vinnie with 5 RBIs. 1 game back in the AL Central. Diverse offense and great starting 5 pitching rotation. Still early but couldn’t have asked for a better start. Stay Royal, Kansas City. Royals +100 ML 💰 https://t.co/jk9W50YJpT https://t.co/v9ESrEUi2W
The Royals have won 8 of their first 12 games with a +29 run differential. The last time they started a season that well? 2015. (8-4, +28 Rdiff) https://t.co/Mqx98ai8P9
Royals about to be 8-4? https://t.co/hfyOT0l4SH https://t.co/v9ESrEUi2W
TODAY'S KANSAS CITY ROYALS CELEBRATION * Longest current winning streak in MLB * No team in baseball is allowing fewer runs per game * On pace for 103-59 record after losing 106 games in 2023 * Bobby Witt Jr. second in AL in doubles and second in triples cc: @TuckonSports
Royals 7-4. Salvador Perez with the walk off 10th inning hit to win the game. Forgot how fun it is to have a competitive baseball team. Love this team. All of a sudden the Kansas City Royals are alive (possibly Nashville Royals soon). https://t.co/NbAVm9b68A https://t.co/Jh7DljCNP7
Salvador Perez leads Royals past Astros 4-3 for 5th straight win https://t.co/08avSihzC9
Salvador Perez drives in game-winning run vs. HOU https://t.co/oG9KOr1D3G
A walk-off in Royal fashion. https://t.co/amtdhimDHW
The Royals lost 106 games last season. The Astros blew a three-run lead and lost 4-3 in 10 innings. Astros are 4-8. KC is 7-4.
The Royals have won 5 in a row. It's April 9th. Last year they didn't win 3 in a row until July 30th. https://t.co/lfv0QcX9vr
Salvy walks it off in Kansas City! https://t.co/97iV53nYy5
Salvy walks it off for the @Royals! 👑 https://t.co/b8nGK6bOk8
Salvy walks it off for the Royals! https://t.co/I8EW1Ok5sy