Perez’s HR off Holmes in 9th leads Royals over Yanks 8-6


              Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino (9) and Michael A. Taylor (2) celebrate after scoring against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9)reacts after dropping the the ball at first base against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees designated hitter Matt Carpenter (24) celebrates in the dugout after scoring against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (99) is out as Kansas City Royals shortstop Maikel Garcia, left, throws to first base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees' Anthony Rizzo follows through on a single against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu celebrates after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu hits a home run against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, front left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees' Andrew Benintendi, right, steals second base against Kansas City Royals shortstop Maikel Garcia, left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees' Anthony Rizzo, right, follows through on a home run against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (99) celebrates with Anthony Rizzo, right, after Rizzo's home run against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Kansas City Royals catcher MJ Melendez (1) celebrates with teammates after defeating the New York Yankees in a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery pauses before pitching against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Taylor Clarke (45) celebrates with teammates after defeating the New York Yankees 8-6, in New York, Sunday, July 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) reacts after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) hits a three-run home run against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) watches his home run go into the stands during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Perez’s HR off Holmes in 9th leads Royals over Yanks 8-6