Royals Win 7-4 Over Nationals Behind Perez, Isbel Homers

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Washington Nationals 7-4 in a game highlighted by multiple two-run home runs. Salvador Perez and Kyle Isbel each hit crucial two-run homers in the sixth inning to turn the game around for the Royals, overcoming a 4-2 deficit. Royals starter Bailey Falter struggled early, allowing several hard-hit balls and two runs in the first inning, but the Royals rallied with timely hitting including singles and sacrifice flies. Nationals' Josh Bell opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning, and Paul DeJong also contributed a two-run homer for Washington in the fifth inning. The Royals improved to 59-60 on the season, kicking off a 10-game homestand with this victory, while the Nationals fell to 47-71. The win was fueled by strong offensive performances and clutch hitting, with Royals reliever Carlos Estévez securing his 30th save.