Royals fans full of pride after Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez hit homers in All-Star Game
.jpg "American League's Eric Hosmer, of the Kansas City Royals, left, greets teammate Salvador Perez, of the Kansas City Royals, after hitting a solo home run against the National League during the second inning of the MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in San Diego.")
It had been 27 years since Bo Jackson hit a home run in an All-Star Game.
Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer broke that streak when he crushed a pitch off Johnny Cueto in the second inning on Tuesday night All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego.
Just minutes later, Salvador Perez smashed a two-run shot of his own for the American League. Here they are, courtesy of my boss:
VINE: Home runs by #Royals buddies Eric Hosmer and Sal Perez off Cueto. Bring on the 2nd half! https://t.co/5uRYoosDdO
— Jeff Rosen (@jeff_rosen88) July 13, 2016
“It kind of felt like my first big-league homer,” Hosmer said on Fox. “It was special.”
Royals fans agreed.
Who's the reigning world champs? Who's gonna get the all star game MVP?? The Royals!!
— David Van Pelt (@dajovp1) July 13, 2016
And it's good to be Royals...Royals. oh Lorde. Hosmer & Perez. Homer brothers.#AllStarGame pic.twitter.com/LsuEphrg4m
— Jason Hancock (@jasonmhancock) July 13, 2016
Eric Hosmer "we've been here before. We've been on a big stage before." #Royals #ASG https://t.co/5QJuTh1m4q
— Chris Lilly (@wibwChrisLilly) July 13, 2016
@GladbachDP Hosmer and Perez #royalty
— Mike Barrella (@BarrellaM16) July 13, 2016
It's nice to see the royals fans stuffing the ballot box for the scoreboard now.
— Jeremy Sterling (@KansasJeremy) July 13, 2016
Royals showing out in the All Star Game
— Connorr 〽️ (@ConnnnorMac15) July 13, 2016
Hosmer and salvy just moved into a new place #Royals #ASG pic.twitter.com/3qjNyH7EQA
— Tyler Davis (45-43) (@tylerdavis02) July 13, 2016
Hosmer and Perez representing KC the right way!
— Jared Bray (@jredcbray) July 13, 2016
Dang Hosmer & Salvador are both doing so good, proud of them
— twentyøneCrybabies (@OreoLord__) July 13, 2016
Royals flexing tonight #MLBAllStarGame
— Jesse Inman (@jesseinman_) July 13, 2016
Hosmer & Perez home runs even sweeter coming off Cueto.
— Jerry Lutz (@Jlutz1954) July 13, 2016
Awesommmmmme!!!! @Royals https://t.co/NxFa40q8rB
— Amy Hawley (@amy__hawley) July 13, 2016
Royals leaving their calling card for Ned in the AS game. What a special core of players Dayton Moore assembled in KC. Once in a generation.
— Alan Covington (@Alan_Covington) July 13, 2016
Sal Perez and Eric Hosmer have proven that there is no stage too bright for them in the game of baseball.
— CJ Mettlen (@CJMettlen) July 13, 2016
@RachelRamsey44 Royal power at the All-Star Game!! Long balls by Hosmer and Salvy! pic.twitter.com/MP5XgAgr3n
— Jon Mikkelson (@JMouse83) July 13, 2016
Terry Collins thinks about Royals home runs in his sleep.
— Andrew Moran (@andrewcmoran) July 13, 2016
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This story was originally published July 12, 2016 at 8:19 PM.