Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.'s message to catcher Salvador Perez. Of course, Witt's high praise for the catcher doesn't come as a surprise, because in Perez's now 14-year career, he has proven to be a great player, earning nine All-Star appearances, five Silver Sluggers and five Gold Gloves.

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The Royals' rookie hit another long home run, launching a record-breaking blast as Kansas City goes for the sweep against the Pirates.

The Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday night thanks to a historic multi-home run game from catcher Salvador Perez. Perez went 3-for

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It’s Wednesday, July 9 and the Pirates (38-55) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (45-48). Bailey Falter is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Kris Bubic for Kansas City.

Preview the July 9 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

There's something about homering in front of your home crowd for the first time that takes a weight off your shoulders. Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone