There is nobody in the league hotter than St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt right now. The 34-year-old is batting an astounding .335 on the season .598 slugging percentage and a .419 on-base percentage. His 75 hits lead the National League, as does his 1.017 on-base plus slugging percentage.And Goldschmidt loves playing at home. The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates this week for four games. Yesterday, they played game one of the series, and Goldschmidt made his presence known. The right-handed batter crushed a home run and a double en route to his team overcoming a five-run deficit to win 7-5.Today, he kept it going. In the first game of today's double-header, Goldschmidt crushed another home run and batted in three runs. But he didn't stop there. In the second game, Goldschmidt hit two home runs in the first two innings of the game, batting in five runs for his squad.Ben Verlander@BenVerlanderPAUL GOLDSCHMIDT HAS TWO HOME RUNS IN TWO INNINGS1089PAUL GOLDSCHMIDT HAS TWO HOME RUNS IN TWO INNINGS https://t.co/69B1ZxQBP5At the time of writing, the Cardinals are up 7-0, and it's only the third inning.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Maybe you shouldn't pitch to Paul Goldschmidt but also please don't stop pitching to Paul Goldschmidt26020Maybe you shouldn't pitch to Paul Goldschmidt but also please don't stop pitching to Paul Goldschmidt https://t.co/rpSvcsszgnMLB Twitter couldn't believe its eyes. Goldschmidt has been putting up MVP numbers all season, but this has been his best performance so far. The big number 45 has four home runs in less than 24 hours. Here's how Twitter reacted.St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is batting .335 this seasonOne user pointed out that Paul Goldschmidt could have a chance to make his already-incredible feat even better. If he hits a home run in his next at bat, he'll have five home runs in 24 hours. It'll be a difficult task, but if anyone can hit another bomb right now, it's him.Kris Freeman@KrisFreemanPAPaul Goldschmidt was one batter away from having a chance at three home runs in three innings. Instead, he will lead off the fourth inning for the @CardinalsPaul Goldschmidt was one batter away from having a chance at three home runs in three innings. Instead, he will lead off the fourth inning for the @CardinalsThis user thinks the All-Star Game would be a travesty this season if Goldschmidt doesn't start in it. He owns the best batting average in the National League right now, so it seems likely that he will start in it.Fuzzy@fuzzyfromytIf Paul Goldschmidt doesn’t start the All-Star game, there’s no point in even having a game #VoteGoldy1369If Paul Goldschmidt doesn’t start the All-Star game, there’s no point in even having a game 😂 #VoteGoldyThe New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso is also having an excellent season, but Goldschmidt might steal the National League's MVP award from him. This Mets fan hopes it doesn't happen.jack@Jolly_OliveIt's not fair to him at all but I've decided I hate Paul Goldschmidt for overshadowing Pete Alonso's great 2022 season so far1127It's not fair to him at all but I've decided I hate Paul Goldschmidt for overshadowing Pete Alonso's great 2022 season so farThis user shared a picture of Goldschmidt's statistics over his past 27 at bats.Mick, just Mick ✝🦬@veatchmeLook at these insane numbers Paul Goldschmidt has put up against the Pirates this year. And this was before he hit a 3 run HR. His second HR of the game. In the second inning.1Look at these insane numbers Paul Goldschmidt has put up against the Pirates this year. And this was before he hit a 3 run HR. His second HR of the game. In the second inning. https://t.co/fST5lUmzPLThis St. Louis Cardinals fan is losing his fantasy baseball game this week because his opponent owns Goldschmidt. But he's not unhappy. In fact, he couldn't be happier.CardsPlsWin (36-27)@CardsPlsWinCurrently getting destroyed in fantasy because my opponent has Paul Goldschmidt and I couldn't be happierCurrently getting destroyed in fantasy because my opponent has Paul Goldschmidt and I couldn't be happierThis user shared a GIF comparing the damage Goldschmidt is inflicting on the Pirates to the Hulk in "The Avengers."JeremyKramer@airjer54Live look in on Paul Goldschmidt today vs the pirates..1Live look in on Paul Goldschmidt today vs the pirates.. https://t.co/qxnLLFTxjKGoldschmidt will look to continue improving his statistics against the Pittsburgh Pirates tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. EDT.