Vinnie Pasquantino led the charge for the Kansas City Royals in an impressive 11-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night at home.
Pasquantino’s standout performance saw him deliver a career-high five RBIs, including a pivotal two-run double in the third inning that ignited a seven-run surge for the Royals. This offensive explosion broke the deadlock and set the tone for the remainder of the game.
Nelson Velazquez and Hunter Renfroe contributed to the Royals’ offensive onslaught with key hits, placing significant pressure on Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti, who endured a challenging big-league debut.
Meanwhile, Royals’ starter Seth Lugo turned in a solid performance, completing six innings and conceding only two runs. With this victory, the Royals extended their winning streak to six games and showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Elsewhere in the league:
The Baltimore Orioles staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-5, with Jordan Westburg’s three-run homer proving pivotal in the late-inning surge.
Aaron Nola’s strong outing propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to a narrow 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Cal Raleigh’s clutch hitting powered the Seattle Mariners to a hard-fought 6-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings.
Christian Yelich’s early home run set the tone for the Milwaukee
Brewers as they cruised to a comfortable 7-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
The Minnesota Twins secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Los
Angeles Dodgers, with Edouard Julien’s late heroics proving decisive.
Eugenio Suarez’s timely double helped the Arizona Diamondbacks edge past the Colorado Rockies with a 5-3 triumph.
The Cleveland Guardians staged a dramatic comeback to overcome the Chicago White Sox 7-6 in extra innings, fueled by Josh and Bo Naylor’s clutch hitting.
The San Francisco Giants bounced back with a commanding 7-1 win over the Washington Nationals, led by Jordan Hicks’ stellar pitching performance.
Jurickson Profar’s impressive display guided the San Diego Padres to a resounding 10-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Tanner Scott’s crucial save sealed the Miami Marlins’ hard-fought 5-2 win over the New York Yankees, denying the Yankees a chance to extend their winning streak.
These thrilling matchups showcased the competitive spirit and talent across Major League Baseball, setting the stage for more exciting action in the days to come.
