Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Another four-inning outing
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Schmidt did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on eight hits over four innings in a 5-2 victory over the Royals. He struck out three without issuing any walks.
The 27-year-old hurler limited the damage to a run-scoring single by Nelson Velazquez in the first frame and a Salvador Perez solo homer in the third, but he was removed after just four innings for the second consecutive outing. Schmidt enjoyed a solid 14-start stretch between May 25 and Aug. 8, during which he posted a 6-2 record with a 3.09 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 56:15 K:BB across 70 innings. However, the right-hander faded down the stretch, accumulating a 5.73 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across his final nine starts (44 innings), and he will close out his 2023 campaign with a record of 9-9, a 4.64 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 149:46 K:BB in 159 innings.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Goes just four innings Monday
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Schmidt allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three batters over four innings in a no-decision against Arizona on Monday.
The only runs Schmidt allowed came on an Alek Thomas double in the first inning. However, after a clean second frame, the right-handed hurler labored in the third and fourth, allowing a pair of runners in each inning. He didn't return for the fifth after having thrown 79 pitches. This was Schmidt's shortest outing since Aug. 14, when he gave up eight runs over 2.1 frames against Atlanta. He figures to have one more start remaining this season, which lines up to come against the Royals over the weekend.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Struggles against Blue Jays
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Schmidt (9-9) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks over five innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out one.
It's been a tough stretch for Schmidt, who's pitched to a 5.48 ERA over his last four starts (21.1 innings). He was hurt by the home run ball Tuesday -- three of Toronto's runs came on a pair of homers, including a George Springer blast to lead off the game. Overall, Schmidt sports a 4.65 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP and 143:43 K:BB through 30 starts (151 innings) this season. The 27-year-old right-hander will look to get back on track in his next start, currently scheduled for this weekend against Arizona.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Takes no-decision in nightcap
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Schmidt allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out three batters over 5.1 innings in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Boston.
Schmidt had to wait awhile to make this start -- it was originally scheduled for Monday but got pushed back due to a pair of rainouts. He fell behind 2-0 in the first frame but recovered enough to last 5.1 innings and depart with a lead, though he had to ultimately settle for a no-decision. Schmidt gave up exactly three earned runs for his third straight start, though this was arguably the least impressive of that trio as he struck out just three batters compared to a combined 13 across the other two. Barring any more weather issues, he's set to face Toronto at home next week in his next scheduled start.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Start postponed again
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Schmidt won't make his scheduled start after Wednesday's game against Boston was postponed due to inclement weather.
After having his start pushed back from Monday due to rain, poor weather conditions will force Schmidt to wait a bit longer before making his next start. The Yankees and Red Sox will play a doubleheader Thursday, and Schmidt will start the nightcap.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Monday's start postponed
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Schmidt won't make his scheduled start after Monday's game against the Red Sox was postponed due to inclement weather, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Schmidt is now slated to toe the rubber Wednesday. Randy Vasquez will start Game 1 of Tuesday's twin bill and Carlos Rodon is set to handle the nightcap, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Notches ninth victory
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Schmidt (9-8) earned the win over Detroit on Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out six batters over 6.1 innings.
Schmidt gave up a run on two hits in the first inning, then rolled through the following five frames, at one point retiring 16 straight hitters. The right-hander had his final line tarnished a bit during the seventh, when he gave up three hits and two runs while retiring just one batter, but he was still able to finish with a quality start and a win. Schmidt came into the contest without a victory over his previous four appearances, a span during which he posted a 6.52 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over 19.1 innings. In his first full season as a starter, he's posted a 4.54 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 139:38 K:BB across 140.2 frames.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Falls apart in fifth frame
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Schmidt tossed 4.2 innings in a no-decision against Detroit on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven batters.
Schmidt was solid through four frames, holding the Tigers scoreless while yielding just two hits. The right-hander couldn't keep it going in the fifth, as Zack Short led off the inning with a solo shot and Detroit scored twice more before Schmidt was lifted with two outs. This was just the second time in his past nine starts that Schmidt has failed to complete five innings, and he now has a 4.56 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 133:38 K:BB over 134.1 frames on the season.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Tough-luck loss
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Schmidt (8-8) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits over 6.2 innings against the Rays. He struck out five without issuing a walk.
Two of the three runs charged to Schmidt were unearned and the Yankees' offense didn't provide any run support, resulting in an unfortunate loss for the 27-year-old. Aside from a bad outing against Atlanta on Aug. 14, Schmidt has been impressive since the All-Star break, posting a 4-1 record with a 3.20 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 39.1 innings in his other seven second-half starts. The right-handed hurler is currently slated to face Detroit on the road next week.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Tagged for eight runs in loss
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Schmidt (8-7) took the loss Monday, allowing eight runs on nine hits and two walks over 2.1 innings in an 11-3 defeat against Atlanta. He struck out three.
Schmidt, who had held opponents to three runs or fewer in his last 15 starts, was the latest victim of Atlanta's relentless lineup. The 27-year-old right-hander allowed a season-high eight runs on nine hits while recording just seven outs. Schmidt's ERA is up to 4.76 with a 1.36 WHIP and 113:33 K:BB across 24 starts (117.1 innings) this season. He'll look to rebound in his next outing, currently scheduled for this weekend against Boston.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Dazzles in win
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Schmidt (8-6) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the White Sox. He struck out seven.
Schmidt picked up his sixth win in his last eight appearances and has now gone 11 straight starts without taking a loss. Despite allowing just four hits and fanning seven batters, Schmidt fell two outs shy of a quality start and was pulled at 88 pitches. His lone blemish on the day came on a solo homer by Andrew Benintendi, the sixth long ball Schmidt has allowed in as many appearances. Tuesday's outing also marked his 14th consecutive start allowing three or fewer runs, a streak that dates back to May 14. The 27-year-old is expected to take the mound against the Marlins this weekend.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Snares another win
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Schmidt (7-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk over five innings against Baltimore. He struck out two.
Schmidt added another tally to the win column Saturday, marking his fifth victory in his last six appearances and extending his streak without a loss to nine starts. Though the right-hander hasn't had an outstanding season, he's been a rock-solid arm in the back end of the Yankees rotation, having allowed three or fewer runs in every start dating back to May 14. During that stretch (64.2 innings), Schmidt owns a 3.20 ERA with a 51:15 K:BB. He's tentatively scheduled for a home matchup against the Astros for his next start.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Pitches into sixth in win
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Schmidt (6-6) allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk over 5.2 innings Friday in the Yankees' win over the Royals. He struck out two.
Schmidt got himself into trouble in what became a three-run fourth inning for Kansas City, but he bounced back and stuck around long enough to quality for the win. Working as a locked-in member of the Yankees' major-league rotation for the first time in his career, the 27-year-old holds a 4.33 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 97:28 K:BB through 99.2 frames this season. He lines up to face the division-rival Orioles in Baltimore next time out.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Collects fifth win
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Schmidt (5-6) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out eight over six innings to earn the win Saturday over the Rockies.
Schmidt has won his last three starts, and Saturday's sharp effort gave him his first quality start since June 6. The eight strikeouts also matched his season high. He hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his last 11 appearances, providing steady pitching after a rough start to the season. Schmidt has a 4.31 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 95:27 K:BB through 94 innings this year. He's projected for a favorable home matchup against the Royals next week.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Grabs fourth win
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Schmidt (4-6) earned the win Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits over five innings against Baltimore. He struck out seven.
Schmidt got through the first four innings unscathed Tuesday before the Orioles put up three runs in the fifth on home runs from Aaron Hicks and Adam Frazier. However, the Yankees would retake the lead in the bottom half of the frame, setting up Schmidt for the win. The 27-year-old Schmidt has pitched to a 2.85 ERA over his last nine starts (47.1 innings). Overall, he sports a 4.43 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and 86:26 K:BB through 18 starts (87.1 innings) this season.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Solid outing Friday
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Schmidt allowed an unearned run on six hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Friday.
Schmidt turned in another solid outing, though his winless stretch extended to six starts. Over that span, the right-hander has allowed eight runs (seven earned) across 32 innings with a 22:7 K:BB. It's an improvement on his 4.32 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through 77 innings across 16 starts overall. He continues to be an effective fill-in while the Yankees wait for Carlos Rodon (back) and Nestor Cortes (shoulder) to return to the rotation.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Allows two in no-decision
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Schmidt did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against Boston. He struck out three.
Schmidt was solid through his first four innings, working around traffic to hold Boston off the board. However, he'd surrender two runs in the fifth before the Yankees turned to the bullpen. Still, the 27-year-old Schmidt has looked better after a rough start to the year. He's pitched to a 2.56 ERA with 25:8 K:BB across his last six outings (31.2 innings). Overall, Schmidt's 2-6 with a 4.65 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 73:22 K:BB through 15 starts (71.2 innings) this season.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Scheduled start rained out
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Schmidt's scheduled start Saturday against the Red Sox has been rained out, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Sunday. Per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, Schmidt will start the afternoon game, with Luis Severino on the mound for the nightcap.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Yields one run in no-decision
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Schmidt allowed one run on four hits over 5.1 innings in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Boston in 10 innings. He struck out four and didn't factor in the decision.
Schmidt didn't face much trouble aside from Justin Turner's solo shot in the second inning but failed to get a win after Boston's late comeback. After posting an ugly 6.30 ERA through nine outings, Schmidt has registered a 2.33 ERA over his last five starts. He's lowered his season mark to 4.70 next to a 70:19 K:BB, though he's 2-6 and hasn't earned a win since May 19. Schmidt is next lined up for a rematch with the Red Sox in Boston.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: No support Tuesday
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Schmidt (2-6) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on six hits over six innings against the White Sox. He struck out one.
Though Schmidt fell to his sixth loss of the season, he managed to lock down his second quality start of the campaign, allowing three runs across six frames. He never had a chance for the win, as the Yankees' offense failed to record a hit until the seventh inning. Tuesday's outing added to an already impressive stretch of starts for Schmidt, who touts a 2.49 ERA and an 18:5 K/BB across his last four appearances (21.2 innings).
