Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-6 on Tuesday night. Seth Lugo (8-5) won his first start since agreeing Monday to a $46 million,

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Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered Tuesday night as the Kansas City Royals beat Atlanta 9-6 after Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exited with tightness in his right Achilles tendon.

Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as the Kansas City Royals beat Atlanta 9-6 on Tuesday night after Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exited with tightness in his right Achilles tendon.

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In the first inning, Pasquantino homered off Braves starter Erick Fedde. He hit a 91.2 mph cutter into the right field seats as the Royals got on the board early. It was his 18th home run and moved him one shy of his career high mark set in 2024.

The Atlanta Braves' season has been a disappointment after high expectations in the offseason. The postseason is a long shot for the Braves and they could be thinking about free agency.