Royals Sweep Pirates With Multi-Home Run Power

The Kansas City Royals have showcased a powerful offensive surge recently, highlighted by multiple home runs and strong pitching performances in their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rookie Jac Caglianone hit the longest home run by a Royals rookie since 2015, contributing to the team's 4-3 victory that completed a three-game sweep. Salvador Perez, the team captain, has been a consistent offensive force, hitting multiple home runs including a game-winning shot that extended his franchise record for multi-homer games. Rookie Noah Cameron delivered a standout pitching performance, striking out seven over seven innings in a 9-3 win, supported by four home runs from Royals players including Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, Perez, and Nick Loftin. The Royals' offense has notably improved, with recent games featuring their first multi-home run games at home since the previous season, signaling a potential turning point after earlier struggles. Meanwhile, the Pirates have struggled on their road trip, dropping multiple games and failing to score in several innings.