How Vinnie Pasquantino tied Kansas City Royals record with late homer vs. Tigers
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- Vinnie Pasquantino tied a Royals record with homers in five straight games.
- Pasquantino leads the team with 27 home runs and 89 RBIs in the 2025 season.
- Since the All-Star Break, he has led the AL with 33 RBIs in a strong stretch.
Vinnie Pasquantino is on a torrid pace this week.
The Kansas City Royals first baseman circled the bases once again in Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. In the ninth inning, Pasquantino belted his 27th home run of the season, this one off Tigers reliever Will Vest.
This time, it was historic.
Pasquantino joined teammate Salvador Perez and Mike Sweeney as the lone Royals to homer in five consecutive games. Perez homered from Aug. 25-29 in 2021 while Sweeney did so from June 25-29 in 2002.
Since the All-Star Break, Pasquantino leads the American League with 33 RBIs. His good fortunes also continued against the Tigers. He has hit seven homers and recorded 23 RBIs in 33 career games.
“That’s pretty good,” Perez said. “He is swinging the bat pretty good right now. So hopefully, you know, he can keep what he is doing and help this team to win.”
This season, Pasquantino leads the Royals with 27 home runs and 89 RBIs. He currently ranks 13th in homers and eighth in RBIs among MLB players.
“He’s been red-hot the last few games,” Royals starter Ryan Bergert said. “And to see him doing something like that, it was pretty cool. I was in here (clubhouse) doing my arm care and they showed a graphic that he is like the third person to hit five in a row. So that’s pretty cool.”
The Royals have hit 65 home runs in their last 41 games. Pasquantino has contributed to the offensive uptick with a few memorable homers. If he can homer in Saturday’s game against the Tigers, he will become the first Royal to do so in six consecutive games.
“I’ve seen a few hot stretches, but homer-wise, this is probably the longest,” Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel said. “And I feel like every time he comes to the plate, he’s a dangerous hitter all the time. He’s finding a groove right now, and it’s fun to watch.”
