Salvador Perez steals first base since 2021 as Royals extend winning streak

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez stole a base during a game against the Detroit Tigers on August 23, 2026. This marks Perez's first stolen base since July 21, 2021, ending a 755-game drought. The play surprised many as Perez is not known for his speed, ranking near the bottom in sprint speed among MLB players. Despite this achievement, the Royals are still 7.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the race for the third Wild Card spot in the American League. Perez is batting.222 with 17 home runs this season.

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