The Kansas City Royals first baseman circled the bases once again in Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. In the ninth inning, Pasquantino belted his 27th home run of the season, this one off Tigers reliever Will Vest. This time, it was historic.

The Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game Saturday, 4-2 over the Kansas City Royals, stretching their lead in the American League Central to 11.5 games. Here are some highlights from the game: Spencer Torkelson gave the Tigers a 2-1 lead in the fourth with this solo home run:

The Kansas City Royals suffered a tough 6-3 loss against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, harming their playoff chances in the process. Kansas City is 65-6

Fans will have multiple opportunities this week to see if the Royals can make up ground in the race when the team plays host to the Nationals and White Sox. As usual, the Royals’ six games this week are on FanDuel Sports Kansas City and Sunday’s game also will be simulcast on two local stations in Kansas City.

Lucas Erceg opened up about his battle with alcohol during a visit to Boonville Correctional Center, where he shared his story.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Bobby Witt Jr. Joins Exclusive History with Multi-Steal Game For Kansas City Royals. The Kansas City Royals entered play on Thursday at 65-62 and just 2.5 games back of the Seattle Mariners for the third and final wild card spot in the American League.

The Kansas City Royals have placed left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter on the 15-day injured list with a left bicep contusion. Falter, 28, was hit by a line drive in Friday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers. In the seventh inning, Falter faced Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry to begin his relief appearance at Comerica Park.