Pasquantino has been a big reason the offense has improved. He has 13 home runs in the second half in 33 games. That nearly matches his first-half total of 15.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has been scorching over the past few weeks and the MLB has taken notice.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino exited Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with a heat-related illness. In the first inning, Pasquantino was checked out by Royals manager Matt Quatraro and the training staff during his first at-bat. He appeared to feel discomfort while at the plate against White Sox starter Sean Burke.