Paul Goldschmidt's bizarre zero-pitch at-bat led to Yankees' go-ahead run against Blue Jays

Paul Goldschmidt had a bizarre zero-pitch at-bat that resulted in the New York Yankees scoring the go-ahead run against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a report published on August 17, 2026. The unusual plate appearance, in which no pitches were thrown, directly led to the Yankees taking the lead in the game. The story was originally reported by The Sporting News and written by Alex Walsh.