Max Schuemann gives Yankees a ‘good spark’ against his former team in rare start
Max Schuemann had a standout performance for the New York Yankees in a rare start against his former team, the Oakland Athletics. He contributed significantly to the Yankees' 13-8 victory, going 1-for-3 with a two-run double and two runs scored. Manager Aaron Boone praised Schuemann for providing a 'good spark' and noted his excellent at-bats this season.
- ▪Max Schuemann started at second base for the Yankees and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run double.
- ▪The Yankees scored 13 runs in a single inning during their win against the Athletics.
- ▪Schuemann has a batting average of .294 and an OPS of .971 in limited action this season.
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MLB New York Yankees Max Schuemann gives Yankees a ‘good spark’ against his former team in rare start By Greg Joyce Published June 1, 2026, 12:39 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With a lefty on the mound and his former team across the way, Max Schuemann got a rare start Sunday afternoon and made the most of it again. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free The former A’s utilityman started at second base for Jazz Chisholm Jr. and went 1-for-3 with a walk, two-run double and two runs in the Yankees’ 13-8 win. “He provided a good spark,” Boone said.
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