Vinnie Pasquantino had an outstanding performance in the game against the Houston Astros, breaking out of his early season slump. He contributed significantly to the Kansas City Royals’ 11-2 victory, hitting a home run and achieving a career-high five RBIs. Prior to this game, Pasquantino had been struggling, with only four singles and no RBIs in his previous 37 at-bats. However, he turned things around by going 3 for 3 with a single, double, homer, and a walk, scoring two runs.
The Royals had a remarkable third inning, scoring seven runs, with Pasquantino’s two-run double playing a crucial role in jumpstarting the team’s offensive surge. This impressive performance by the Royals is notable as it marks the first time since 2000 that they have had multiple innings with seven or more runs in the month of April. Seth Lugo, the Royals’ pitcher, also had a solid outing, allowing only two runs and seven hits in six innings. This quality start by Lugo contributed to the Royals’ success, as it was their ninth quality start in 12 games, the most in the entire league.
The Kansas City Royals are currently on a six-game winning streak, their longest since September of last year. The Royals will aim to continue their winning streak and complete a perfect 7-0 homestand in the upcoming finale game. Their recent success against the Astros is also worth noting, as they have won seven out of their last eight games against them.
The game between the Royals and the Astros will mark the end of the Royals’ homestand, commencing at 1:10 p.m. today. Following this matchup, the Royals will embark on a journey to New York to take on the Mets on Friday. In today’s game, the Astros will have RHP Hunter Brown (0-1, 6.43 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Royals will rely on Brady Singer (1-0, 0.68 ERA) to start off the game.
