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The Royals won their 4th straight to open a home series vs. the Rangers. Here’s how it affects the AL Wild Card playoff chase.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Kansas City Royals Legend Stands Alongside Hall of Famers in Baseball History.

Noah Cameron pitches into the sixth inning, and Salvador Perez hits a go-ahead homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1

Salvador Perez hit a tie-breaking home run in the fourth inning, and talented rookie Noah Cameron yielded one run while pitching into the sixth, as the Kansas City Royals extended their home winning streak over the Chicago White Sox to 12 games with a 3-1 victory on Friday night.

Salvador Perez's reputation in Major League Baseball precedes him. Not only is Perez a nine-time All-Star, one of the greatest catchers of his generation, and t

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, July 23, 2025.