After an historic week, Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was recognized with the highest weekly honor in the majors. Pasquantino was named the American League Player of the Week. He joined Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suarez — who won the National League honor — as the top players in the sport last week.

DETROIT -- Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 10-8 on Sunday. The Royals improved to 28-14 in series finales this season. They are 9-4 when they are in danger of being swept.

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.