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Ben Verlander speaks with Royals Nicky Lopez on 'the power of positive thinking' ' Flippin' Bats

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Fox Sports

Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7

Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen bailed out starter Jackson Kowar and the Royals rallied from an early six-run hole to bea...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ober expected to start as Minnesota hosts Kansas City

The Royals will start Kris Bubic on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Bailey Ober

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicky Lopez is growing into an offensive catalyst for the Kansas City Royals Lopez had three hits, including a home run, and two RBIs in Thursday’s win over the Baltimore Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Goes yard in win Lopez went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-0 win over Baltimore.

Impact The 26-year-old went deep in the first inning, and that was the only run until he added an RBI single in the eighth. Lopez is far from a power hitter, as Thursday's homer was just his second of the year. He's still been hot at the plate lately, with multiple hits in five of six games during his current hitting streak. The shortstop owns a .297/.365/.375 slash line with 38 RBI, 62 runs scored and 19 stolen bases across 469 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández sharp as Royals blank Orioles 6-0

Carlos Hernández pitched six impressive innings, and Nicky Lopez and Hunter Dozier homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harvey expected to start as Baltimore hosts Kansas City

The Orioles will roll out Matt Harvey to the mound Wednesday and the Royals plan to give Mike Minor the start

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mullins homers again, Orioles hit 3 to beat Royals 7-3

Cedric Mullins homered for the third consecutive game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harvey expected to start as Orioles host the Royals

The Royals will start Jackson Kowar on Tuesday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Matt Harvey

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic expected to start for the Royals against Orioles

The Orioles will roll out Zac Lowther to the mound Monday and the Royals will give Kris Bubic the start

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals base, scores twice Sunday Lopez went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact The shortstop went 4-for-12 with four runs scored in the three-game series versus the White Sox this weekend. Lopez is up to 19 stolen bases without getting caught this year. He's added a solid .291/.362/.362 slash line in 449 plate appearances, serving mainly as a contact hitter while earning a starting gig at shortstop even with Adalberto Mondesi back from the injured list and playing at third base.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singer, Perez lead Royals to 6-0 win over White Sox

Brady Singer tossed seven scoreless innings and Salvador Perez hit another home run as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-0

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keuchel struggles again, White Sox lose to Royals 7-2

Dallas Keuchel had another rocky outing for the AL Central-leading White Sox, allowing six runs in three innings in Chicago’s 7-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lopez gets huge vote of confidence from Kansas City Royals with the nod at shortstop Nicky Lopez will finish out the season as the everyday shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Minor expected to start for the Royals against the Indians

The Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Thursday while the Royals are expected to counter with Mike Minor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allen, Indians to face Minor, Royals

The Royals will send Mike Minor to the mound Wednesday and the Indians will give Logan Allen the start

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racking up singles Lopez went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Seattle.

Impact The shortstop finished the four-game series in Seattle at 10-for-17 with two RBI and four runs scored. All 10 of Lopez's hits in the series were singles, as he continues to make light but efficient contact from the No. 2 hole in the order. He raised his slash line to .292/.361/.362 with Sunday's third consecutive three-hit effort.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez homers, Seager answers in M's 4-3 win over Royals

Salvador Perez homered for the fifth consecutive game, but Kyle Seager connected for a two-run drive to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Singer expected to start for the Royals against Indians

Kelenic HR, 2 doubles lead Mariners over Royals 7-1

Kowar expected to start for Kansas City against Seattle

Manaea expected to start for the Athletics against Royals

Ben Verlander speaks with Royals Nicky Lopez on 'the power of positive thinking' ' Flippin' Bats

Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7

Ober expected to start as Minnesota hosts Kansas City

Hernández sharp as Royals blank Orioles 6-0

Harvey expected to start as Baltimore hosts Kansas City

Mullins homers again, Orioles hit 3 to beat Royals 7-3

Harvey expected to start as Orioles host the Royals

Bubic expected to start for the Royals against Orioles

Singer, Perez lead Royals to 6-0 win over White Sox

Keuchel struggles again, White Sox lose to Royals 7-2

Minor expected to start for the Royals against the Indians

Allen, Indians to face Minor, Royals

Perez homers, Seager answers in M's 4-3 win over Royals