Kansas City Royals avoid Blue Jays sweep with 6-1 victory at home

The Kansas City Royals avoided a three-game sweep by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday. Vinnie Pasquantino hit a three-run home run in the first inning, while Salvador Perez added a two-run shot in the third. Starting pitcher Randy Dobnak earned the win after allowing one run over six innings of work. The team remains nine games out of the final American League wild card spot with 18 games left in the season. Manager Matt Quatraro provided an update on Jac Caglianone, noting that imaging confirmed a Grade 1 flexor strain in his left elbow. Caglianone will avoid throwing for several days, though the team hopes to avoid placing him on the injured list. The Royals host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a three-game series beginning Monday.

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