Isbel and Pasquantino power Royals to 9-6 win over Braves after Acuña exits with injury

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-6 on Tuesday night.

Seth Lugo (8-5) won his first start since agreeing Monday to a $46 million, two-year contract for 2026 and 27. Pasquantino finished with three hits and two RBIs.

Bobby Witt Jr. also drove in two runs for the Royals, and Jonathan India had a two-run double.

Marcell Ozuna homered and knocked in three for Atlanta, and Austin Riley also went deep. But right-hander Erick Fedde fell behind 4-0 after two innings in his Braves debut.

Michael Harris II had three hits.

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