Paul Goldschmidt1B | Cardinals

Paul Goldschmidt powers up, Cardinals fall shortJuly 27, 2024 | 03:16 AM

Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 in the Cardinals' 10-8 loss to the Nationals, delivering a home run, a double, and driving in two runs. Writer's Analysis: This performance, featuring his 15th homer of the season, provides a slight uptick to his otherwise modest .229 batting average. Despite the power display, Goldschmidt's season has been marred by a high strikeout rate (0.289) and low on-base metrics (.291 wOBA), which might concern fantasy managers looking for consistent production. However, his ability to still impact the game with power could keep him relevant in fantasy lineups, especially in formats that value extra-base hits and RBI.