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.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suarez made history on Monday by winning his first MLB game in 2,860 days, the longest gap between wins by a starting pitcher in the last 70 years. Suarez also became the first pitcher since 1893 to pitch 5+ innings and allow no runs in each of his first two outings after a five-year absence from the majors. Despite his impressive performances, Suarez’s spot in the Orioles’ rotation may be in jeopardy due to injuries to other pitchers, including John Means, Kyle Bradish, and Tyler Wells.
