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The Postseason is more fun with the Royals in it, but it was also more exhausting
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The Postseason is more fun with the Royals in it, but it was also more exhausting
We discuss the good and the bad.
Grant Gambrell and Luis de la Rosa head to Boston.
KANSAS CITY -- Salvador Perez offered a very simple explanation for the power he’s displaying this season. He flexed his arms, flashed a grin and said, “The weight room. Getting strong.” The veteran Royals catcher, entering Thursday, has displayed the highest exit velocity of his career this season, averaging 92.9
Salvador Perez and left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for the month of April. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Perez, 30, tied for the team lead with 26 hits in April, 11 of which went for extra bases. His strong month was fueled by a 10-game homestand from April 12-21, which began with a four-hit game, including the 1,000th hit of his career. The following night, Perez had two hits and a walk-off pick-off, nabbing the potential tying run at third base to end the game. He followed that up with two hits and a h...