The New York Yankees took on the Toronto Blue Jays on a Tuesday evening, spotlighting Clarke Schmidt as the starting pitcher. In his debut year as a starter, Schmidt has had a rollercoaster of a season. Entering the match with a 4.56 ERA, the 27-year-old aimed to solidify his reputation as a key arm for the Yankees moving forward. However, his Tuesday night performance raised more questions than it answered.
Over five innings, Schmidt surrendered four hits, four earned runs, and two home runs. He threw a total of 91 pitches, clocking in 52 strikes, and exited the game with a slightly worse ERA of 4.