Salvador Perez makes history as the Royals rout the Rangers 6-1 on June 18, 2025. Perez passes George Brett with two homers while Bobby Witt Jr. adds a blast.
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Finally, a reason to exhale. The Kansas City Royals snapped their frustrating six-game losing streak in emphatic fashion on Wednesday night, riding a wave of historic power and dominant pitching to a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. It was a night of milestones in Arlington, with a franchise legend cementing his place in the record books and the team's young superstar enjoying a special hometown moment.
With his 18th career multi-homer game, Salvador Perez surpassed Hall of Famer George Brett for the most in Royals history.
When the team needed him most, the Captain delivered a history-making performance. Salvador Perez single-handedly powered the Royals' offense, launching two home runs to give him 18 career multi-homer games. The second blast officially pushed him past Hall of Famer George Brett for the most in franchise history, a monumental achievement for the veteran catcher. Perez wasn't done, adding an RBI double to finish the night with 3 RBIs and reminding everyone that he remains the heart and soul of this club.
It was a storybook moment for the face of the franchise. Bobby Witt Jr., who grew up in the Dallas area, crushed a home run at Globe Life Field for the very first time in his big-league career. The solo shot provided a key insurance run, but more than that, it was a special highlight in a win that felt personal for the Royals' superstar shortstop. Seeing Witt Jr. circle the bases in his hometown ballpark was the perfect complement to Perez's historic night.
An offensive explosion means nothing without the pitching to back it up, and Seth Lugo was more than up to the task. In his best start in weeks, Lugo was simply masterful, carving up the Rangers lineup for six innings. He allowed just one run and struck out a season-high nine batters, flashing the ace-level stuff the Royals desperately needed. The dominant outing earned Lugo his first win since May 1 and served as the ultimate slump-buster for a team that had been searching for answers on the mound.
This was more than just one win; it was a reset button. The bats came alive, the ace looked like an ace, and the team finally broke through the wall of frustration. Now, the challenge is to build on it. The Royals will send the impressive Kris Bubic (5-4, 1.92 ERA) to the mound to face Patrick Corbin, looking to turn one win into a streak of their own. If this game is any indication, the swagger might just be coming back to Kansas City.
