Goldschmidt records first back-to-back multi-homer games in D-backs’ win

Jun 9, 2018, 7:51 PM | Updated: 9:11 pm

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

BY ZACH ALVIRA

Arizona Sports

If there are still naysayers about Paul Goldschmidt’s hitting slump being a thing of the past, he made a compelling case Saturday against the Rockies.

Goldschmidt had two home runs, a single and four RBI as the D-backs clinched the series against the Colorado Rockies with a 12-7 win.

It was the first baseman’s first time in his career recording multiple homers in back-to-back games, and set a D-backs record for his fourth straight game with three or more hits.

Goldschmidt got started early against Colorado starter Chad Bettis. On just his second pitch, Goldschmidt blasted a 450-foot solo home run to center field, giving the D-backs the early lead.

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— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 10, 2018

Later in the fourth, Goldschmidt hit his second home run of the day, a three-run moon shot to left field which allowed the D-backs to regain the lead.

The two-homer performance followed his performance on Friday, in which he recorded two home runs, a double and three RBI.

Goldschmidt’s hot streak is a welcoming sight for D-backs fans, as the first baseman averaged just .198 with five home runs and 13 RBI through the first 48 games of the season.

Coming into Saturday’s contest, Goldschmidt was averaging .385 with five homers and 12 RBI in his last 13 games.

He wasn’t the only big bat for the D-backs Saturday.

D-backs infielder Nick Ahmed added a solo homer of his own in the second inning, giving Arizona its sixth multi-homer game in the club’s last 11 games.

A six-run eighth inning for Arizona allowed the D-backs to jump out to a five-run lead, which they never relinquished.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt watches his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, left, is congratulated by Jon Jay after Goldschmidt hit a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis waits after giving up a three-run home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story, left, is congratulated by Gerardo Parra as Story heads to the dugout after his two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story gestures as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story watches his two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, center, reacts after striking out with two runners on base against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. Rockies catcher Tony Wolters heads back to the dugout as home plate umpire Gabe Morales, back right, signals that Goldschmidt is out. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story, left, is congratulated by DJ LeMahieu as Story crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story watches his two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch delivers a pitch to a Colorado Rockies batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis gets a new ball after giving up a solo home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt watches his solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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