Facing a pivotal moment in their season, the New York Yankees are banking on Clarke Schmidt to halt a three-game losing streak as they prepare to take on the San Diego Padres. Schmidt, who has struggled this season with a 5.52 ERA, is returning from injury and is key to the Yankees' recovery strategy after recent late-game collapses.

Opposing him is Michael King, a former Yankee, who has found success with a 2.09 ERA in the current season, further heightened by his trade from New York to San Diego. The game promises to be filled with intriguing narratives, including Aaron Judge, who recently ended a 14-game hitting streak, as fans wonder if he can bounce back against a team he has historically performed well against.