The Royals won their 4th straight to open a home series vs. the Rangers. Here’s how it affects the AL Wild Card playoff chase.

In the bottom of the first inning Saturday night, Vinnie Pasquantino was having trouble slowing his heart rate, seeing straight and keeping the contents of his stomach down, the latter of which he failed to do but at least made it off the field first.

Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered Monday night to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3. Michael Wacha (8-9) allowed two runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings for the win.

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.

Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Monday night. Michael Wacha (8-9) allowed two runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings for the win.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino left a game against the Chicago White Sox with a heat-related illness after striking out in the first inning Saturday. The game-time temperature

Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino reveals that he 'blacked out' during a heat-related illness on Saturday.

The Kansas City Royals have searched around many corners in their quest for offense this season, and not all of their efforts have proven fruitful. Just before

John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since June 10. Pasquantino left after the first inning because of heat-related illness.