Velázquez hits 2 HRs, Perez adds solo shot as Royals snap skid with 6-1 win over Twins

Published May 29, 2024 9:19 PM

By TYLER MASON
Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nelson Velázquez homered twice, Salvador Perez hit his team-leading 10th homer of the season and the Kansas City Royals snapped a three-game skid with a 6-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Velázquez’s first homer came in Kansas City’s four-run third inning. After Minnesota jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, the Royals countered with four runs off Twins starter Bailey Ober. Perez drove in the go-ahead run with a double to left, and Veláquez knocked in Perez two batters later with a two-run shot to center for a 4-1 lead. Perez hit a solo homer in the fifth inning and Veláquez followed with his seventh homer of the season. Royals right-hander Seth Lugo (9-1) earned his fourth win in as many starts.

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