The Royals led 3-0 after Perez’s homer and a monster two-run shot from rookie Jac Caglianone but saw that advantage evaporate as the Pittsburgh Pirates scored three runs in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium.

Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez may not have made his 10th All-Star Game on Sunday, but he still achieved some history. The Kansas City Royals' legendar

For all their ongoing struggles, the Pittsburgh Pirates deserved to take some pride in their recent six-game win streak, which saw the club put together a perfect homestand ahead of nine straight on the road.

Royals pitcher Kris Bubic, in his first start as a 2025 All-Star, surrendered three runs in 5 2/3 innings. The Pirates chased him from the game in the sixth inning after Ke’Bryan Hayes recorded a two-run single.

Nayib Bukele, emboldened by his alliance with President Trump, has arrested critics, causing many dissident to flee.