Paul Goldschmidt ends home run drought against New York

May 19, 2018, 6:41 PM | Updated: 8:45 pm

(AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Cardinals reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hadn’t been his normal self.

The power hitter hadn’t connected with a home run in 29 games and had just five hits in the month of May. He only registered one RBI during that span.

To make matters worse, he struck out a season-high four times in Friday night’s 3-1 loss to the New York Mets.

But that all changed in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game.

🚨🚨 GOLDY HOMER ALERT 🚨🚨

This has been a long time coming. And it ties the game. pic.twitter.com/sejv4mmoRQ

— FOX Sports Arizona (@FOXSPORTSAZ) May 20, 2018

Looking at a 2-1 deficit, Goldschmidt turned on one, blasting a solo bomb to tie things up in New York.

It was his first home run since April 15.

Judging by D-backs manager Torey Lovullo’s reaction, it was more than just a game-tying homer.

What a reaction by Torey to that fourth-inning home run from Goldy. pic.twitter.com/chBsUY1hxv

— FOX Sports Arizona (@FOXSPORTSAZ) May 20, 2018

But Goldy wasn’t the only D-back to homer in the fourth.

D-backs catcher John Ryan Murphy roped a two-run shot shortly after Goldschmidt’s bomb in the same inning to take a 4-2 lead.

The Snakes fell short though, falling 5-4 to the Mets.

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed, left, dives to tag out New York Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera, right, who was trying to advance to second base on a single to right field during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Deven Marrero (10) is congratulated by Patrick Corbin (46) after scoring against the New York Mets during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin,right, reacts after giving up a two-run home run to New York Mets' Michael Conforto (30) during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New York Mets' Michael Conforto (30) celebrates with Jose Reyes (7) after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New York Mets' Michael Conforto, left, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New York Mets' Michael Conforto makes his way up the first base line after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Arizona Diamondbacks' John Ryan Murphy connects for a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz (32) reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' John Ryan Murphy during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Arizona Diamondbacks' John Ryan Murphy (36) celebrates with teammate Jarrod Dyson (1) after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jarrod Dyson (1) steals second base ahead of the tag from New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera (13) during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New York Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera tosses his batting gloves after striking out to end the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

The New York Mets grounds crew pulls the tarp off the field after a rain delay before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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