Ha-Seong Kim hit a go-ahead three-run double, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Kyle Higashioka homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Saturday.
was scratched hours before the first pitch with right elbow inflammation and went five innings, allowing three runs and four hits with five strikeouts and one walk.
“I'm very happy and grateful to the organization that I get this opportunity to help out,” said Vásquez, who was recalled from Triple-A El Paso to make the start. “Everything worked out good for us. I do feel a lot more in the loop with my arsenal and grateful for these good results.” With the Padres trailing 3-2 in the fourth inning, Kim cleared cleared the bases with a double to left field off Royals starter“It's true that I didn't have the greatest start that I liked, but I felt like I've been hitting the ball really hard but unfortunately a lot of them have been outs lately,” said Kim, who also had a triple.
Pasquantino had another chance to get Kansas City closer in the seventh when he came up with two outs and the bases loaded, but“There are always opportunities,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Any time you have the bat in your hand, you have an opportunity. I thought we competed well at the plate we just weren’t able to extend the lead when we had it and weren’t able to come back when we were behind.”“That was a great team win,” Padres managersaid.
The Padres will look for their first sweep of the season Sunday, while the Royals will try to avoid being swept for the first time this year.
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