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Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs, Bobby Witt Jr. added three hits and the Kansas City ...

The Dbacks responded in the bottom of the first with a little small ball. A single, a walk, a dribbler that was about the ...

The Royals selected the contract of Luke Maile from Triple-A Omaha to operate as a third catcher. In a corresponding move, ...

Vinnie Pasquantino went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBIs on Friday, propelling the Kansas City Royals to a 9-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.

Royals first. Jonathan India hit by pitch. Bobby Witt singles to right field. Jonathan India to second. Vinnie Pasquantino homers to right field. Bobby Witt scores. Jonathan India scores.

Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up one run in 5 1/3 innings last time out, making it five consecutive starts allowing two runs or fewer.

Salvador Perez plates a run on a forceout to extend the Royals' lead to 6-2 in the top of the 2nd inning ...

Maile gives them a bit of extra protection at the catcher spot for the event that there’s a negative development with Perez.

Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up one run in 5 1/3 innings last time out, making it five consecutive starts ...