Considering the injury news that broke earlier today, perhaps the biggest W from today’s game is that the Yankees seemingly escaped without adding any more names to the list of those headed to the infirmary. It’s always unfortunate to lose to Boston, but there were still some positives from today, namely Clarke Schmidt’s start, the infield defense on display from the Yankees’ top prospects, and The Martian’s prodigious power.
Schmidt, someone who in light of the rash of injuries to the pitching staff figures to play a prominent role for the Yankees early in 2023, took the ball and barely broke a sweat in the top of the first.