Cam Schlittler shines as Yankees lead Red Sox 1-0 in ongoing game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Cam Schlittler struck out eight batters in a solid performance as the Yankees lead the Red Sox 1-0 during their series opener. Paul Goldschmidt's solo home run in the third inning provided the only run, breaking a scoreless tie. Schlittler, with a 2.09 ERA, continued his dominance over Boston, allowing only two hits in 5.2 innings. The defense kept the Red Sox at bay with crucial plays, including a double play and a key out at home plate. The Yankees are aiming to secure the series against their AL East rivals, with the next game set for Saturday.
- •Schlittler has a 0.56 ERA in five games against Boston.
- •Goldschmidt's home run is his first since July 24.
- •Yankees defense made crucial plays to preserve the lead.
- •Yankees and Red Sox continue their four-game series on Saturday.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — 4 takeaways from Red Sox-Yankees: Cam Schlittler, Cody Bellinger, Roman Anthony and Heliot Ramos all make their mark
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees nip rival Red Sox 1-0 in series opener behind Goldschmidt, Bellinger and Schlittler
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler dominates Red Sox again as Yankees edge Boston, 1-0
"Paul Goldschmidt homered, left fielder Cody Bellinger threw out the potential tying run at home plate to end the seventh inning and the New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series. Cam Schlittler (12-6) shut down his hometown team again, striking out eight in 5 2/3 innings of two-hit ball. The right-hander from Walpole, Massachusetts overcame five walks, which matched a career high, as the Red Sox went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 overall.
"Cam Schlittler struck out eight and continued his dominance of the Red Sox as Paul Goldschmidt's solo home run lifted the Yankees to a 1-0 victory in a crucial AL East showdown.
"The Sox had a chance to close the gap on the Yankees this weekend. Instead, New York further solidified the AL East pecking order.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 3:51 AM4 takeaways from Red Sox-Yankees: Cam Schlittler, Cody Bellinger, Roman Anthony and Heliot Ramos all make their mark
The Sox had a chance to close the gap on the Yankees this weekend. Instead, New York further solidified the AL East pecking order.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:40 AMYankees nip rival Red Sox 1-0 in series opener behind Goldschmidt, Bellinger and Schlittler
Paul Goldschmidt homered, left fielder Cody Bellinger threw out the potential tying run at home plate to end the seventh inning and the New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series. Cam Schlittler (12-6) shut down his hometown team again, striking out eight in 5 2/3 innings of two-hit ball. The right-hander from Walpole, Massachusetts overcame five walks, which matched a career high, as the Red Sox went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 overall.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:13 AMCam Schlittler dominates Red Sox again as Yankees edge Boston, 1-0
Cam Schlittler struck out eight and continued his dominance of the Red Sox as Paul Goldschmidt's solo home run lifted the Yankees to a 1-0 victory in a crucial AL East showdown.
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