Perez hits tiebreaking HR in 8th, Royals beat Rangers

Jeremy Guthrie pitches into the 7th inning in Royals win over Texas Sunday. Courtesy KC Royals (Chris Vleisides).

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a solo home run with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Kansas City Royals over the Texas Rangers 4-3.

Perez hit his eighth homer, sending a pitch from Keone Kela (4-2) into the Royals’ bullpen.

Wade Davis (3-1) picked up the victory, working around Prince Fielder’s double in the eighth. Greg Holland pitched a perfect ninth for his ninth save in 10 opportunities.