Overview

• The 27-year-old first baseman appeared disoriented and vomited shortly after striking out in the first inning, prompting on-field treatment before he did not return for the second inning.
• Kansas City shifted Nick Loftin from left field to first base and inserted John Rave in both left field and Pasquantino’s spot in the batting order at the start of the second inning.
• John Rave responded with two hits—including a first-inning home run—and scored twice as the Royals secured a 6-2 victory over the White Sox.
• Game-time conditions reached 94°F with humidity above 50 percent and a heat index exceeding 105°F, factors the team cited in attributing his early exit to a heat-related issue.
• Pasquantino, who leads Kansas City with 22 home runs and around 80 RBIs this season, said he intends to play in Sunday’s series finale if he clears the team’s medical protocol.