Vinnie Pasquantino returns to lineup and homers for Royals
Vinnie Pasquantino returned to the Kansas City Royals' lineup after missing two games due to lower back tightness and hit a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners. He recorded two hits, two RBIs, and two runs in the Royals' 7-6 victory. Pasquantino had been struggling this season, entering the game with a .178 batting average through 30 games.
- ▪Vinnie Pasquantino hit a 404-foot home run in the sixth inning, giving the Royals a 5-3 lead.
- ▪He recorded two hits, two RBIs, and two runs in his return to the lineup after sitting out with lower back tightness.
- ▪Pasquantino had appeared briefly in two prior games but was removed due to discomfort before missing the following two contests.
- ▪Manager Matt Quatraro expressed hope that the back issue would not persist throughout the season.
- ▪Pasquantino is batting .178 with three doubles, 16 RBIs, and 25 strikeouts in 30 games this season.
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