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**Padres drop series to Royals, seller vibes intensify** • **Padres** lost 6-1 to Kansas City, completing a series loss at home • **Royals** got 2-run HRs from Salvador Perez and Lane Thomas to pull away early • **Perez** is closing in on the Royals' franchise home run record with the blast • **Padres** front office increasingly looking like sellers ahead of the trade deadline • **San Diego's** long, painful history with first-round draft picks adds to the gloom **Watch:** Whether the Padres make a move before the deadline — buyer, seller, or standing pat. The lineup's set. Drop in.