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.

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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.

Roughed up in Atlanta debut

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.

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Ronald Acuña Jr., Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley homered as the Atlanta Braves snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals, who equaled a club record by walking 1