Paul Goldschmidt, who hadn’t appeared in a Yankees game in the last week, was thrown into action on Sunday against the Blue Jays. He came to the plate in the top of the 7th, pinch-hitting for Ryan McMahon, and what happened next was straight-up wild.
Goldschmidt’s Bizarre Quick Exit
Imagine stepping up to the plate, bat in hand, ready to smash one. Goldschmidt did just that, but before he could even get his feet set, Toronto made the call: an intentional walk. Now, an intentional walk isn’t totally out there, but it’s not an everyday sight, especially for a pinch-hitter. So, Goldschmidt jogs to first base, putting Yankees on first and second with only one out. But wait, it gets even crazier! The Yankees immediately subbed him out for Jazz Chisholm, a move clearly designed to get more speed on base. Just like that, in less than 30 seconds, Goldschmidt went from walking to the plate, expecting to take some swings, to being back in the dugout, having faced zero pitches. Seriously, what a day at the office!
The Go-Ahead Score That Followed
That bizarre sequence actually paid off. A couple of at-bats later, Jose Caballero stepped up and drove in the run from second base, putting the Yankees in the lead. The Blue Jays fought hard, managing to push the game into extra innings, but the Yankees held strong. They clinched a tight 4-3 victory in 10 innings, snatching a crucial win on the road.
Now, the Yankees are heading to Baltimore tomorrow night. They’ve got another series kicking off against a division rival. After a wild Sunday like that, you know they’ll be fired up for more.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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