Salvador Perez went hitless in four at-bats, drawing a walk and ending the game on the on-deck circle, leaving him tied for the single-season club home run record at 48 as the Royals ended their 2021 season with a 7-3 loss to the Twins. The Royals finish the season at 74-88, their best season since 2017.
Jackson Kowar was named Royals Minor League Pitcher of the Year, but he’d probably like to leave his 2021 Major League season in the rearview mirror. The rookie struggled again, failing to retire the first seven hitters of the game and giving up five runs in the opening frame.