Royals fan retrieves record-tying ball during game for boy recovering from surgery
A Kansas City Royals fan's pursuit of Salvador Perez's record-tying home run ball ended in both a charitable act and a brief arrest.
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Salvador Perez hit his 317th home run, tying George Brett's Royals record. During the event, a fan jumped into the Kauffman Stadium fountain to retrieve the ball and gave it to a boy recovering from surgery.
Coverage from ESPN and Royals Review emphasizes the historical significance of the achievement. Meanwhile, KMBC and the Kansas City Star report that the fan was cited and briefly arrested following the incident in the fountain.
Future developments depend on the status of the citation mentioned by KMBC and the Kansas City Star.
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Quick answers
Whose record did Salvador Perez tie?
Salvador Perez tied the Royals record held by George Brett.
How many home runs are tied for the record?
The record stands at 317 home runs.
What happened to the fan who retrieved the ball?
According to coverage from the Kansas City Star and KMBC, the fan was cited and briefly arrested after jumping into the stadium fountain.
Coverage (5)
- Fan cited after jumping into Kauffman Stadium fountain to chase Salvador Perez's home run KMBC · 15h ago
- Fan who tried to get Salvador Perez’s historic home run ball was briefly arrested Kansas City Star · 15h ago
- Kansas City Royals News: Salvy ties Brett Royals Review · 15h ago
- Salvador Perez ties George Brett's Royals record with 317th HR ESPN · 15h ago
- Royals fan retrieves record-tying ball during game for boy recovering from surgery FOX4KC.com · 15h ago
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