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Royals Move Above .500 With Rave’s Homer and Pasquantino’s Heat-Related Exit

Lorenzen’s four scoreless innings marked his return to the rotation, with Pasquantino expecting to clear medical protocol to play Sunday.

Aug 15, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) hits a single during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images/File photo
Aug 13, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) gestures to the dugout after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Vinnie Pasquantino exited in the first inning with a heat-related illness during 94°F, over 50% humidity conditions, saying he blacked out and struggled to control his heart rate.
  • Reserve outfielder John Rave filled in at left field, homering in his first at-bat and finishing with two hits and two runs scored.
  • Michael Lorenzen made his first start since July 6, allowing three hits over four scoreless innings and setting up Daniel Lynch IV for the win.
  • Mike Yastrzemski’s leadoff homer and Maikel Garcia’s two-run double further boosted Kansas City’s offense, snapping a five-game stretch in which the Royals had fallen short of moving above .500.
  • Kansas City improved to 62-61 for the first time since June 10, and Pasquantino said he plans to be available for Sunday’s series finale pending medical clearance.