Clarke Schmidt’s promising outing took a turn for the worse in the sixth inning against the A’s on Tuesday, as he allowed three runs on two hits and a walk, including a home run by Brent Rooker. Despite the setback, Schmidt still earned the win for the Yankees, extending his consecutive starts with three runs allowed or fewer to 30. The 28-year-old’s struggles in the sixth inning have been a recurring issue, but he remains a dependable starter for the Yankees.