On Saturday, the New York Yankees played the second game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
They won by a score of 4-2.
Paul Goldschmidt finished with one home run and one strikeout.
Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Made MLB History
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees watches his ball as he hits a home run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on July 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.
With his home run, Goldschmidt also made MLB history.
Via @RobBballHistory: “Paul Goldschmidt hit his 387th career HR, passing Aramis Ramírez for 68th on the All Time HR list.”
Goldschmidt is in the middle of his second season playing for the Yankees.
He is currently batting .259 with 62 hits, 15 home runs, 42 RBIs, 32 runs and one stolen base in 67 games.
In addition to the Yankees, the seven-time MLB All-Star has also had stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals.
Social Media On Goldschmidt
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees celebrates his three-run home run in the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 17, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about Goldschmidt:
@jason051198: “McMahon, Grisham and Goldschmidt all in one inning! Who are these Yankees coming from behind in the late innings on back to back days?”
Gary Phillips: “And now the slumping Paul Goldschmidt has left the yard. Make that a 4-2 lead for the #Yankees.”
@RobBballHistory: “Paul Goldschmidt recorded his 3,949th career Total Base, passing Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio for 100th on the All Time Total Bases list.”
MLB: “Paul Goldschmidt goes back-to-back with Trent Grisham ⚾️”
Yankees Right Now
GettyDavid Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees pitches to the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on July 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The Yankees improved to 53-42 record in 95 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
They are still 4.0 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays (who are in first).
Nationals Right Now
GettyOrlando Ribalta #64 of the Washington Nationals walks to the dugout as he is removed from the game against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on July 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The Nationals dropped to 48-48 in 96 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the National League East.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 20-30 in 50 games at home).
New York Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Made MLB History In Nationals Game