The Kansas City Royals dodged a major injury scare against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. In the first inning, Vinnie Pasquantino dealt with a heat-related illness while facing White Sox starter Sean Burke. Pasquantino struck out after a nine-pitch battle but required medical attention midway through the at-bat.

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

In an interview before the game, Joel Goldberg asked Vinnie Pasquantino if the team was especially motivated for this series. The Texas Rangers, after all, are one of the Kansas City Royals’ main opponents in the Wild Card race—only 1.

Vinnie Pasquantino led the offensive charge. He finished 2-for-3 with five RBIs, including a three-run homer in the third inning. Pasquantino drove a 93.1 mph fastball from Nationals left-handed pitcher Mitchell Parker 356 feet into the right-field bleachers.

Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, homered and drove in five runs, leading the Kansas City Royals past the Washington Nationals 8-5. Jonathan India added a two-run homer as the Royals reached the .500

Vinnie Pasquantino is crucial to the Kansas City Royals' success. Here's what the manager had to say about his latest huge game.