Perez’s Homer Off Rodón Sparks 4-run 4Th Inning and Royals Beat Yankees 4–2 in Game 2 to Tie ALDS

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball playoff series in New York on Oct. 7, 2024. Seth Wenig/AP Photo

NEW YORK—Salvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodón, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4–2 on Monday night to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.

Four relievers held New York in check after an inconsistent Cole Ragans lasted four innings. Tommy Pham, Garrett Hampson, and Maikel Garcia singled in runs for the Royals.