Salvador Perez ties the franchise home run record with his 317th as the Royals beat the Giants 5-4

Salvador Perez tied the Kansas City Royals’ franchise home run record, and Lane Thomas delivered a crucial two-run single in the seventh inning, leading the Royals to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Royals pitcher Seth Lugo kept the Giants scoreless until the sixth inning, but the Giants took the lead with runs in the sixth and seventh. Vinnie Pasquantino extended his hitting streak to 17 games, and Perez’s home run tied the game. The Royals then loaded the bases, and Thomas’s single brought in the winning runs. Royals closer Steven Cruz secured his first career save despite allowing a late home run. Giants manager Joey Vitello was ejected after a disputed call. The Giants will face the Angels next, while the Royals prepare for their series against the Tigers. QUESTION: How do you think breaking a sports record impacts a player’s career and legacy?