Paul Goldschmidt homers as Yankees edge Phillies 1-0

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Paul Goldschmidt homers as Yankees edge Phillies 1-0
Summary

Paul Goldschmidt's solo home run in the fourth inning propelled the New York Yankees to a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The veteran first baseman's notable swing not only secured the win but also made him the oldest player in Yankees history to homer in a 1-0 game. Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler contributed significantly, throwing 7 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing only three hits while striking out 12. After loading the bases in the fifth inning, the Yankees could not capitalize further. The win improves the Yankees' record to 58-45, keeping them 1.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East.

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  • •Goldschmidt hit his 16th home run of the season.
  • •Schlittler improved to 10-6 with an ERA of 2.07.
  • •Yankees held the Phillies to just three hits.
  • •New York remains 1.5 games behind Tampa Bay in the AL East.
  • •The victory marks the Yankees’ second consecutive win.
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  • 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Goldschmidt makes Yankees history with lone swing in 1-0 win
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Paul Goldschmidt needed only one swing to make history and carry the Yankees to an important win. The veteran first baseman launched a solo home run in the fourth inning Friday night, providing the only run in New York’s 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Goldschmidt turned on a pitch from Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo and sent it 371 feet to right field.

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