Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice shine in Yankees' win over Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts in a 5-0 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium on June 19. Schlittler's performance, which included four hits allowed and no walks, lowered his league-leading ERA to 1.72. Meanwhile, first baseman Ben Rice hit his team-leading 21st home run during a four-run second inning. Both players are emerging as strong All-Star candidates as the Yankees have now won nine of their last 11 games despite injuries to star players Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
- •Schlittler achieved 13 strikeouts against Reds in a 5-0 win.
- •Rice hit his 21st home run during the second inning.
- •Yankees have won nine of their last 11 games.
- •Schlittler's ERA dropped to 1.72, leading the league.
- •Yankees continue to perform well without Judge and Stanton.
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice keep building an All-Star case
"Schlittler registered a career-high 13 strikeouts on Friday night, while Rice belted his 21st homer of the year in a 5-0 win against Cincinnati.
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