Merrifield has 3 RBIs, Perez homers as KC downs Astros 7-1

— Whit Merrifield had three hits and three RBI, Salvador Perez extended a career high with his 33rd homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-1 on Monday night.
Aug 24, 2021, 05:51 am - AP
KC
HOU
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D. Lynch IV
win

D. Lynch IV4-3

5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 3 BB
Z. Greinke
loss

Z. Greinke11-4

6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 K, 1 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

KCHOU
2ndRivera hit a ground rule double to right, O'Hearn scored.10
3rdPerez homered to left (369 feet).20
3rdGurriel doubled to left, Jones scored, Brantley to third.21
7thMerrifield doubled to left, Taylor scored, Rivera to third.31
7thPerez grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, Rivera scored on throwing error by pitcher Y. García, Perez out at second, Merrifield safe at third on error.41
8thRivera singled to center, Alberto scored, Taylor to second.51
8thMerrifield tripled to deep center, Taylor scored and Rivera scored.71
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