After dropping the series opener on Friday in a listless performance, the Yankees bounced back yesterday behind Gerrit Cole and late-game heroics from rookie Anthony Volpe and veteran DJ LeMahieu. Now, they try to win the series today in the Bronx.
On the hill today for the Yankees is Clarke Schmidt. About the best thing to be said for his start to the season is that his spin rates have been outstanding, with his curveball in the 93rd percentile and his fastball in the 98th. But that’s scant solace, as the results on the field have been uglier than a pair of used bowling shoes.