Schmidt Faces Soto: Key Test for Yankees Pitcher
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Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt, recovering from injuries, is set to face Mets slugger Juan Soto on Saturday. Schmidt, showing improved form in recent outings with a 3.18 ERA over his last three starts, views the matchup as a key test of his progress. Despite some control issues, he's feeling confident in his pitches and is eager for the challenge against Soto, whom he considers one of baseball's best hitters. The Yankees opted against adding a fifth starter, choosing to start Schmidt on four days' rest instead of giving Fried a full week's rest. Schmidt's health and performance are crucial for the Yankees' rotation.
Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt, recovering from injuries, is set to face Mets slugger Juan Soto on Saturday. Schmidt, showing improved form in recent outings with a 3.18 ERA over his last three starts, views the matchup as a key test of his progress. Despite some control issues, he's feeling confident in his pitches and is eager for the challenge against Soto, whom he considers one of baseball's best hitters. The Yankees opted against adding a fifth starter, choosing to start Schmidt on four days' rest instead of giving Fried a full week's rest. Schmidt's health and performance are crucial for the Yankees' rotation.
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