Vinnie Pasquantino hit his 8th home run of the season, a 2-run home run in the 1st inning but that would be the only runs scored by the Kansas City Royals in a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins Monday night. The Royals and Twins play again Tuesday night Zack Greinke will be on the mound for the Royals with the first pitch set for 6:40 pm. The game will be broadcast on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM beginning at 6 pm.
Vinnie Pasquantino has been named the AL player of the week for last week. He batted .455 with four home runs and six RBIs across six games for the Royals.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Amir Garrett has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for throwing a drink on a spectator in the stands during his Club’s Tuesday, August 2nd road game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. He is appealing the suspension.
Hunter Dozier has been placed on the paternity list; INF Maikel Garcia recalled from Triple-A Omaha.
