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Cam Schlittler leads Yankees against Rays in ALDS opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:57 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Cam Schlittler leads Yankees against Rays in ALDS opener

Summary

The New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays in their ALDS matchup, starting today. Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, who pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings in the Wild Card round, is confident his team can go far this postseason. Manager Aaron Boone emphasized the team's strong performance leading up to this series. The Yankees advanced after defeating the Boston Red Sox, scoring nine runs in each of their Wild Card games. As they begin their series against the top-seeded Rays, momentum is key for New York.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees beat Red Sox to reach ALDS.
•Cam Schlittler pitched well against Boston.
•Yankees scored nine runs in each Wild Card game.
•Tampa Bay Rays present a tough challenge.

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Is this finally the year the New York Yankees get it together? For years, the Bronx has seen their baseball team make it to the postseason, only to falter in the biggest moments. This year, New York is once again one of the top teams left, despite being a Wild Card team. The Yankees are up against a truly formidable foe in the first-seeded Tampa […] The post Why Cam Schlittler’s 8-word truth bomb will have Yankees fans feeling confident for Rays series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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