- **Q: Why was Clarke Schmidt pulled from the game?
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Clarke Schmidt pitched seven hitless innings, and Anthony Volpe went 3-for-4 with a home run as the Yankees defeated the Orioles 9-0. The Yankees hit four solo home runs in the victory.
Clarke Schmidt delivered a dominant performance, keeping the Orioles hitless through seven innings. Despite his strong outing, manager Aaron Boone made the difficult decision to pull him after 103 pitches, prioritizing Schmidt’s long-term health. The Yankees' offense was powered by solo home runs from Trent Grisham, J.C. Escarra, Ben Rice, and Anthony Volpe. Volpe’s three-hit game marked his first since May 24 and signaled a potential return to form after a recent slump. JT Brubaker relieved Schmidt and gave up a single but closed out the game.
The decision to remove Schmidt sparked some debate, but Boone emphasized that Schmidt was tiring and that his long-term health was more important than the no-hit bid. The Yankees, who are neck-and-neck with the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, need Schmidt healthy for a potential playoff run.
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