Paul Goldschmidt continues red-hot Yankees start with three-hit day

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.CLEVELAND — Aaron Boone had wanted to get Paul Goldschmidt a day off during the Yankees’ 13-day, 13-game stretch that came to an end on Wednesday.The veteran’s bat would not allow it.So Boone compromised by making him the DH on Wednesday and Goldschmidt just kept hitting, racking up three hits in the 5-1 win over the Guardians at Progressive Field.The 37-year-old has multiple hits in 12 of his 25 games and is on an eight-game hitting streak that has boosted his average to .383 — trailing only teammate Aaron Judge for the best in the majors.“I said [after signing with the Yankees] I have confidence I can play at a high level.

You never know what’s going to happen, just like we don’t know what the rest of the year holds,” Goldschmidt said.“I’d love to play well every game and get a hit every time out there, that’s the goal, but you know there’s going to be ups and downs.“It’s been a decent start for me and we’ll try to keep it going, keep working hard, but there’s a lot of games to go.

It’s not about me, just trying to do my job to help us win and hopefully keep it going.”Though Goldschmidt has just one home run on the season, he came close to adding a second on Wednesday, but settled for a pair of doubles while driving in two runs.Serving as the regular cleanup hitter against righties, Goldschmidt has offered an important presence two spots behind Judge with a consistent approach.“It’s huge,” Judge said.“Makes my job easy.

Just try to get on first base.I know he’ll knock me in or do something special.

Also having him, like Big G [Giancarlo Stanton], someone to talk to.Go through scouting reports, what’s he thinking, what’s he gonna try to do this time.

He’s a pro.He takes notes.

He remembers at-bats even from a couple years ago.It’s impressive the knowledge this guy h...