Clarke Schmidt is one of the few pitchers who is excited to face the best lineup in baseball.
The Braves are a nightmare for opposing pitching staffs, but enemy territory will be home for the Yankees starter.
Schmidt, a native of Acworth, Ga., on the outskirts of Atlanta, will be staying at his own home and is expecting around 50 friends and family to watch him face off against Max Fried on Monday for the opener of a colossal series. The last trusted pieces in the Yankees’ rotation are Gerrit Cole and Schmidt, which puts additional weight on Monday’s matchup.
“Regardless of what happens, it’s a good challenge I think when you face lineups like that,” said Schmidt, who has held his own against powerful lineups including the Rangers’ and Orioles’ this season. “It makes you better, whether you do good or you do bad. I’ve faced a lot of really good lineups this year. …
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