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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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Pasquantino doubles, homers, drives in 5, leading the Royals past the Nationals 8-5

Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, homered and drove in five runs, leading the Kansas City Royals past the Washington Nationals 8-5.

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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