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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

Isbel has go-ahead single in 8th, Royals beat Twins 5-3

Kyle Isbel drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Sunday Dozier is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Twins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dozier is hitting .226 with three doubles, a home run and five RBI in his last 10 games after going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles Saturday. Salvador Perez is the designated hitter Sunday while Sebastian Rivero starts at catcher.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs 11th homer Dozier went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-0 win over Baltimore.

Impact The 30-year-old added some insurance with his ninth-inning blast. Dozier has often hit eighth or ninth lately when he's in the lineup, as he's entered Thursday in a 3-for-34 slump over his previous 11 games. His homer was his first since Aug. 18 and his 11th of the year. The utility man has added 41 RBI, 45 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .204/.278/.356 slash line in 464 plate appearances overall in a disappointing season.

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

Orioles score 9 runs in 8th inning, rally past Royals 9-8

Kelvin Gutierrez hit a game-tying two-run single, two Kansas City outfielders collided on a ball hit by Cedric Mullins, allowing two more runs to score, and Ryan Mountcastle follow...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Retreats to bench Dozier isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Dozier started each of the last three games and went 0-for-5 with an RBI, four walks and two strikeouts. Michael Taylor will serve as the designated hitter while Ryan O'Hearn enters the lineup in right field.

SEPTEMBER 8, 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

Day off Saturday Dozier will sit Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Dozier will hit the bench after starting 12 straight games, a stretch in which he hit .180/.196/.200 while striking out at a 31.4 percent clip. Ryan O'Hearn starts at first base, with Edward Olivares in right field.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians' McKenzie shuts down Royals again in return from IL

Triston McKenzie limited Kansas City to a run and two hits over six innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the Royals 4-2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Plates two runs Sunday Dozier went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two strikeouts Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Dozier was out of the starting lineup for the first two games of the series in Chicago while he felt under the weather, but he made his presence felt Sunday when he delivered an RBI single that scored Andrew Benintendi in the first inning. He also plated the former Red Sox star with an RBI double in the fifth, giving him his first multi-hit game since Aug. 11. He's hitting .266 with a .766 OPS, two homers, seven RBI and 10 runs scored across 68 plate appearances in August, though he's also struck out 21 times in that span.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Sunday Dozier (illness) will start in right field and bat sixth Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Dozier was out of the starting nine for the first two games of the series in Chicago while he felt under the weather, but the Royals never provided any indication that his absence was the result of a COVID-19-related concern. With the 30-year-old seemingly reporting to the ballpark healthy Sunday, he'll draw back into the starting nine for the series finale.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez scheduled to start for Kansas City against Chicago

The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Sunday and the Royals plan to give Carlos Hernandez the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains out of lineup Dozier (illness) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Dozier will be excluded from the lineup for a second straight game as he continues to deal with an illness. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Ryan O'Hearn will start in right field and bat seventh.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City

The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Kris Bubic the start

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Battling illness Dozier will sit Friday against the Cubs due to illness, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The Royals haven't mentioned any coronavirus concerns regarding Dozier, so this appears to be simply a normal illness. Assuming that remains the case, he should be back in the lineup soon. Ryan O'Hearn starts in right field Friday.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Dozier is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Dozier started the past nine games and will receive a breather after posting an .869 OPS with two homers during that stretch, and he'll be the odd man out Friday since the Royals are without the services of the designated hitter at Chicago in a National League park. Ryan O'Hearn will start in right field in the series opener.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks go-ahead homer Dozier went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Houston.

Impact After Houston took the lead in the top of the seventh inning, Dozier helped Kansas City take it right back with his blast off reliever Blake Taylor. In his last 12 games, Dozier has gone 13-for-41 (.317) with two home runs, five RBI, eight runs scored and a pair of doubles. He's up to a .207/.280/.371 slash line with 10 homers, 35 RBI, 42 runs scored and three stolen bases in 393 plate appearances, but his recent hitting suggests he's shaken off an awful first half of the season.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dozier's HR, Benintendi's assist lift Royals KANSAS CITY -- Hunter Dozier had not hit a home run in 100 at-bats before his blast in Monday’s series opener against the Astros. He only ha...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over Astros

Hunter Dozier hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals earned their third straight win over Houston, beating the Astros 3-2 Wednesday nig...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Lynch shuts down Astros for 7 innings as Royals win 3-1

Daniel Lynch allowed one run over seven sharp innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 3-1

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Swats ninth homer Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-6 win over Houston.

Impact The 29-year-old went yard in the sixth inning of a back-and-forth contest. Dozier saw an eight-game hitting streak ended with an 0-for-4 effort Sunday versus St. Louis, but he didn't need much time to get back on track. He also snapped a 29-game homer drought dating back to July 8. For the year, the utility man is slashing .205/.277/.363 with nine homers, 33 RBI, 40 runs scored and three stolen bases through 386 plate appearances.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two hits, steal in loss Dozier went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Dozier and Whit Merrifield were the only Royals to produce multiple hits in the contest. Currently on a six-game hitting streak (8-for-21), Dozier has quietly begun to turn his season around. The 29-year-old still has a disappointing .204/.278/.360 slash line with eight home runs, 32 RBI, 38 runs scored and three stolen bases through 371 plate appearances. He is likely locked in as the starter in right field after Edward Olivares was sent down to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Dozier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Dozier started the past 35 games but will receive a breather Monday versus New York. The 29-year-old still has a .630 OPS for the season, though he's been hitting better in 21 games since the All-Star break with a .286/.381/.400 slash line. Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base in his absence.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado, Carpenter, Molina lead Cards past Royals 5-2

Nolan Arenado homered, pinch-hitter Matt Carpenter delivered a tiebreaking double and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

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