Salvador Perez Drives In Three in Royals' 5-4 Loss

In the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 7, 2026, Salvador Perez went 3-for-5 with a double and two singles, driving in three runs as the Kansas City Royals lost 5-4.

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Perez, serving as the designated hitter for the Kansas City Royals, has maintained a consistent presence with 135 games played this season. Despite a batting average of .230, he has shown improved performance over the last month with a .357 average in September. In a recent game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 7, 2026, he contributed 3 RBIs and went 3-for-5, including a double, in a narrow 5–4 loss.