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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer, Brady Singer pitched six dominant innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 7-1. Perez hit his eighth home run of the season in Kansas City's six-run seventh inning to break open what was a pitcher's duel. Kyle Isbel, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino had RBI singles before Perez gave the Royals a 7-1 lead. Cole Winn (0-1) gave up four runs in one-third of an inning and Jose Urena gave up two more before closing out the inning. Singer allowed just one run and four hits while striking out eight with no walks. He hasn't given up more than one run in five of his seven starts this season. The Royals have won three straight and seven of their last 10.
