Salvador Perez hit a line drive, three-run homer run to break open a close game and finished with four RBI, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 7-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
Perez’s blast in the seventh inning appeared to hit the wall below a railing in left field. The play was reviewed and the original call stood.
Bobby Witt Jr. broke a 3-all tie with an RBI single prior to Perez’s home run.
Taylor Clarke (3-1) earned the win, Kris Bubic recorded his fourth straight quality start in a no-decision. He allowed two runs on four hits in six innings.
The Red Sox and Royals will play the second game of a four-game series Friday night. RHP Zack Greinke (3-6, 4.41 ERA) will start for KC at 7:10.