Cam Schlittler, a Yankees pitcher and former Red Sox fan, was motivated by personal rivalry and regional rivalry during a standout performance in the wild-card series, leading to a memorable game that he described as a Yankees performance for the ages.
Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in his postseason debut, leading the Yankees to a 4-0 victory over the Red Sox and advancing to the AL Division Series against Toronto, marking a significant comeback in the Wild Card Series.
Cam Schlittler led the Yankees to a 4-0 victory over the Red Sox in the AL wild-card series, marking their first playoff series win against the Red Sox since 2003, and earning a spot in the ALDS against the Blue Jays with a dominant performance of 12 strikeouts over eight innings.
Cam Schlittler, a Massachusetts native and Red Sox fan, will start for the Yankees against the Red Sox in a crucial Game 3, creating a hometown dilemma for fans in Walpole who must choose between rooting for their local team or their childhood team. Despite his Red Sox roots, Schlittler has fully embraced his Yankees role, and his family has shifted allegiance to the Yankees, reflecting his commitment to his professional career.
Cam Schlittler, a Yankees pitcher with Red Sox roots, aims to help the Yankees end their postseason series drought against the Red Sox in a game in the Bronx, despite his childhood connections to the Boston team.
Yankees rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler's attempt at a perfect game was halted in the seventh inning after he had thrown six perfect innings, ending his bid with a single and a few walks, but he still delivered his best outing with 8 strikeouts over 6 ²/₃ innings.
Massachusetts native and top Yankees pitching prospect Cam Schlittler is set to make his MLB debut with the New York Yankees this week due to injuries in the starting rotation, with high praise from team officials about his potential.
The New York Yankees are planning to promote pitching prospect Cam Schlittler to the major league roster due to multiple injuries in their pitching staff, including Clarke Schmidt's season-ending Tommy John surgery. Schlittler, a promising right-hander with a strong strikeout rate and good grounder tendencies, could make his MLB debut soon, potentially extending his audition beyond a single start depending on team needs. The Yankees are considering roster moves to accommodate him, with his future prospects looking bright based on his minor league performance and scouting reports.