Pasquatch Sighting! Pasquantino's 5 RBI Lead Royals to Win
Pasquantino's five RBIs included a homer and double, helping the Royals reach a .500 record for the second time since mid-June, MLB stats show.
- On Aug. 12, 2025, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, homered and drove in five runs to lead the Royals past the Nationals 8-5.
- Entering this game, Vinnie Pasquantino surpassed his career high of 19 homers on Sunday, leading the Royals with 32 two-out RBIs and ranking second in MLB with 23 go-ahead RBIs.
- In the first inning, Vinnie Pasquantino delivered a sacrifice fly that scored Maikel Garcia, then hit a three-run homer and later drove in his fifth RBI in the win.
- With the win, Kansas City Royals benefited from Lucas Erceg's second save and Michael Wacha's 5 2/3-inning start allowing two runs.
- As the postseason race heats up, Kansas City Royals are 60-60, fighting for an American League Wild Card, their second time at.500 since mid-June.
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Vinnie Pasquantino's 5 RBIs lead Royals past Nats
Vinnie Pasquantino clubbed a three-run homer and had five RBIs and Michael Wacha allowed two runs while pitching into the sixth inning as the Kansas City Royals beat the visiting Washington Nationals 8-5 on Tuesday night.
Royals 8, Nationals 5
The Royals have won back-to-back games. Kansas City defeated the Washington Nationals 8-5 at Kauffman Stadium. Vinnie Pasquantino hit his 21st homer of the season on a three-run shot in the third inning and finished the game with five RBIs. Jonathan India also homered while starting pitcher Michael Wacha earned his seventh win of the year. Lucas Erceg recorded his second save as the Royals improved to 60-and-60. They host the Nationals again thi…
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