The Royals took it to the Rays 8-2 on Thursday afternoon to move to two games over .500. Witt was 1-for-3 with a home run, extending his hitting streak to 22 games.

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Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez exited Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays with left hip soreness. Perez was replaced in the sixth inning by pinch hitter Cavan Biggio. It was unclear when Perez sustained the injury. Earlier in the game, Perez hit a RBI double and slid into the second-base bag.