Perez hits game-ending slam as Royals beat Twins 8-4
Salvador Perez capped Kansas City's five-run ninth inning with a game-ending grand slam, lifting the Royals to an 8-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
4
Kansas City Royals
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| KC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
Kauffman Stadium · 18,389 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Pérez homered to center (422 feet), Merrifield, Mondesi and Gordon scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Advancing On Force 4-7
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Merrifield singled to center, Herrera scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Mondesi homered to right (437 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Astudillo singled to left, Grossman scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Grossman singled to center, Cave scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Cave singled to center, Mauer scored, Cave to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Mauer doubled to deep center, Petit scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-8
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Pérez homered to center (422 feet), Merrifield, Mondesi and Gordon scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Advancing On Force 4-7
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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Home Run 4-5
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Pérez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Gordon intentionally walked, Mondesi to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Gordon batting
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Play Result 4-4
Forsythe in left field.
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Lineup Change 4-4
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Lineup Change 4-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Mondesi singled to right, Merrifield to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Single 4-4
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Mondesi batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Merrifield singled to center, Herrera scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Single 4-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Merrifield batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Herrera doubled to left.
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Double 4-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Head to Head
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Lineups
ConfirmedKC
Whit Merrifield2B15
Adalberto MondesiSS43
Alex GordonLF4
Salvador PerezC13
Hunter Dozier3B17
Ryan O'Hearn1B29
Jorge BonifacioRF36
Brian GoodwinCF18
Rosell HerreraDH12
MIN
Joe Mauer1B7
Jorge PolancoSS11
Jake CaveCF11
Robbie GrossmanLF8
Max KeplerRF22
Willians AstudilloC37
Ehire Adrianza3B13
Tyler AustinDH17
Gregorio Petit2B40
Substitutes
Logan ForsytheLF11
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