Pasquantino and Perez homer as Royals win 6-1 to knock Blue Jays out of playoff position | National Sports

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.

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