Royals Secure Walk-Off Win, Avoid Sweep by Yankees; Melendez and Pérez Shine Against Dodgers
Royals Secure Walk-Off Win, Avoid Sweep by Yankees; Melendez and Pérez Shine Against Dodgers
Royals Secure Walk-Off Win, Avoid Sweep by Yankees; Melendez and Pérez Shine Against Dodgers
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Maikel Garcia's walk-off two-run double in the ninth inning propelled the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees, salvaging a win after a four-game series that saw Alec Marsh's stellar pitching performance. Marsh held a no-hit bid until the seventh inning, frustrating the Yankees who had dominated the series. The win snapped the Royals' four-game losing streak, bringing their season record to 40-30 and placing them five games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. MJ Melendez hit a grand slam in a 2-for-4 effort against the Dodgers, marking his first multi-hit game since May 10 and bringing his home run tally to three in the last eight games. Salvador Pérez also made headlines with a three-run homer against the Dodgers, showcasing his resurgence and significantly boosting the Royals' win probability. The Royals now head to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in their next series.

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