Royals rock Max Scherzer for 7 first-inning runs, bash Blue Jays 20-1
Sep 19, 2025, 11:12 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer in Kansas City’s seven-run first inning and the Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 20-1 on Friday night. The Royals sent 10 batters to the plate against Max Scherzer (5-4), who exited after recording just two outs and allowing seven hits in the shortest noninjury start of his career. It was Scherzer’s shortest outing…












