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**Summary:**

Salvador Perez, the Royals’ captain, had a stellar performance in Tuesday night’s 6-3 win against the Mariners, driving in three runs and passing Alex Gordon for sixth-most hits in Royals history. His contributions led the Royals to a much-needed victory and solidified his status as a team leader and potential Hall of Fame candidate. The Royals displayed a strong offensive performance and their bullpen pitched shutout innings, which helped the team snap a recent losing streak and fight for a wildcard spot.

**News Article:**

**Perez Leads Royals to Victory Over Mariners, Climbs in Record Books**

SEATTLE – Salvador Perez, the Kansas City Royals’ captain, propelled his team to a crucial 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park. Perez’s impactful performance included a two-RBI double in the fifth inning that proved to be the game-winner.

The Royals’ captain also etched his name further into the team’s history books. His fifth-inning hit pushed him past Alex Gordon for sixth place in all-time Royals hits, and he continued to add to his total with another double in the seventh and an RBI single in the ninth. Perez now has 1,656 career hits, chasing franchise legends like George Brett and Frank White.

Perez’s seventh-inning double also marked his 600th extra-base hit, making him only the fifth Royal to reach that milestone.

“Those numbers we’re talking about are historic,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Salvy is the team captain, he’s a leader all the time. For him to just keep checking boxes on his Hall of Fame career is really special to be able to watch.”

The Royals’ offense came alive early, with Jonathan India and Maikel Garcia contributing in the first inning. Nick Loftin and Kyle Isbel added runs in the second. After the Mariners kept the score close at 3-3, Perez drove in two in the fifth. He then tacked on an insurance run late.

Starter Michael Lorenzen pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs. The Royals’ bullpen stepped up, delivering scoreless innings from John Schreiber, Angel Zerpa, Lucas Erceg, Steven Cruz and Carlos Estévez to secure the win.

“Every win matters for us,” Perez said after the game. “We know it’s not easy to make it to the playoffs…We just need to come in and try to do what we did tonight. Win some games.”

With the win, the Royals are hoping to build momentum as they chase a Wild Card spot in the American League.

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