The New York Yankees delivered a heartwarming surprise to starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt ahead of Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. Unbeknownst to Schmidt, the Yankees invited his father, U.

Clarke Schmidt will be tasked with starting the series off right, making his second career start at Coors Field. His first time was a successful one, credited with a win back in 2023, pitching six innings with two runs allowed,

The Colorado Rockies, after a historically bad start, surprisingly defeated the New York Yankees, stunning players and fans alike. Yankees' pitcher Clarke Schmidt expressed frustration, emphasizing the team's competitive spirit and disappointment in losing.

Facing the team that was off to the worst 50-game start to a season in the modern era at 8-42, the Yankees fell flat in a 3-2 loss to the Rockies in front of a jubilant sellout crowd of 47,211 that certainly seemed to savor the final out.

The Yankees sent 14 batters to the plate in the big inning, which included a leadoff single and two-run double by Austin Wells. Seven of the runs were unearned due to pitcher Kyle Freeland (0-7) making a wild throw to first base after fielding Trent Grisham’s two-on, nobody-out comebacker, but the Yankees piled up eight hits during the onslaught.

Clarke Schmidt has crouched behind home plate to catch countless ceremonial first pitches over the course of his career. It’s part of the job description for a pitcher who counts four days off between each starting assignment.

Clarke Schmidt is pleased with his stuff and pleased with his health, a helpful combination ahead of a faceoff with Juan Soto’s Mets on Saturday.

The Yankees wasted Aaron Judge's 17th home run, which came in his first game at Coors Field. The Rockies took the lead in surprising fashion, a two-run fifth-inning double by Ryan McMahon off of lefty Tim Hill, who hadn't allowed an extra-base hit to a left-handed batter all season.