Goldschmidt shows off baserunning skills in fourth inning against Rockies

Jul 21, 2018, 6:47 PM | Updated: 10:02 pm

Cardinals reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is well known for his work with a baseball bat.

But what about his baserunning?

After the fourth inning of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, people may start taking notice to his skills running around the bags.

We’re simply saying that Goldy, uh… finds a way. pic.twitter.com/26mIbZTdkv

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) July 22, 2018

Looking at a 1-0 lead in the fourth, Nick Ahmed stepped up to the plate and hit a short fly ball in foul territory near first base.

That’s where Goldy turned on the speed.

Even though the ball looked too short to advance the runners, Goldy took off from third, using every inch of his body to catch the corner of home plate and miss the tag.

Goldschmidt’s extra effort turned out to be big for the D-backs.

After taking a 3-0 lead into the fifth inning, the Rockies responded with two runs to make it 3-2.

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Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock cannot make the catch on a sinking line drive off the bat of Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano throws against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story (27) scores in front of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Silvino Bracho on a wild pitch by Bracho during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Colorado Rockies' Garrett Hampson hits a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Colorado Rockies' Garrett Hampson, right, is congratulated by teammate Nolan Arenado (28) after scoring a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Colorado Rockies' Garrett Hampson (7) is congratulated by teammate Pat Valaika after scoring a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) is congratulated by manager Torey Lovullo after scoring a run against the Colorado Rockies on an RBI-single by teammate Steven Souza during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez makes a catch at the warning track on a fly ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' John Ryan Murphy during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt loses his helmet as he slide across home plate to score against the Colorado Rockies on a sacrifice fly by Nick Ahmed during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Using a 3-D printed glove, 8-year-old Hailey Dawson throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. Dawson was born with Poland Syndrome which caused the underdevelopment of her right hand. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley throws to a Colorado Rockies batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

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